Question 1

Microcultural group membership is typically

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A)  temporary.
B)  involuntary.
C)  linked to education.
D)  gradual. B

Question 2

In many cultures,the subordinate microcultural groups do not contribute to the construction of the language of the dominant group.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Many African Americans use Ebonics because

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A)  it expresses their unique history and maintains a sense of community.
B)  it is required for certain types of employment.
C)  it facilitates interacting with other microcultural groups.
D)  it has deep religious connotations associated with European immigration.

Question 4

The largest microcultural group in the United States is

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A)  Hispanics/Latinos.
B)  Asian Americans.
C)  Amish.
D)  African Americans.

Question 5

Microcultural group members are often unaware of their subordinate status.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the Muted Group Theory,interaction between dominant and subordinate groups is difficult because

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A)  subordinate groups cannot speak English.
B)  subordinate groups have to express themselves using the dominated group's code.
C)  dominant groups refuse to interact with subordinate groups.
D)  dominant groups have to express themselves in the subordinate group's code. B

Question 7

Because they are so successful at avoiding contemporary American society,the Amish are not legally American citizens and are not subject to most U.S.laws.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In many cultures,microcultural group status is often determined by one's membership in

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A)  sex and racial groups.
B)  educational classes.
C)  political organizations.
D)  family clans.

Question 9

Asian Americans are now the fastest growing microcultural group in the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Although considered plain,the Amish style of dress is significant because

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A)  of its historical accuracy.
B)  of its relationship to "shunning."
C)  it communicates one's role in the community.
D)  it was borrowed from the Mormons. C

Question 11

Which of the following U.S.microcultures have best managed to isolate themselves from the dominant cultural influences?

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A)  African Americans.
B)  Hmong.
C)  Amish.
D)  Mexicans.

Question 12

Today,Asian Americans represent about 25% of the population and are the largest microcultural group in the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Hmong are traditionally a collectivistic,large power distance culture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is generally true of microcultures?

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A)  They possess some distinctive physical or cultural trait.
B)  They are typically uneducated.
C)  They are not naturalized citizens of the United States.
D)  They typically live in isolated parts of the country.

Question 15

List and discuss the five characteristics that distinguish microcultural groups from the dominant group.

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Question 16

Outline and discuss the fundamental assumptions of the Muted Group Theory.

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Question 17

Though not always,microcultural groups generally have more power than the majority or "macro" culture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements best summarizes the Muted Group Theory?

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A)  Because microcultural groups contribute little to the formulation of the dominant code,and are forced to communicate within the dominant mode of expression,they become muted.
B)  Groups become muted because they lack the intellectual and phonological structures for language.
C)  Muted groups possess a style of communication that is innately substandard and inferior.
D)  Because microcultural groups contribute to the formulation of the dominant code,but are unable to use it,they become muted.

Question 19

Other traits that can distinguish a microcultural group include language or distinctive dress habits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Microcultures can be different from the larger culture in a variety of ways,often because of race or ethnicity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: The Microcultural Context

Microcultural group membership is typically

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In many cultures,the subordinate microcultural groups do not contribute to the construction of the language of the dominant group.

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Many African Americans use Ebonics because

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The largest microcultural group in the United States is

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Microcultural group members are often unaware of their subordinate status.

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According to the Muted Group Theory,interaction between dominant and subordinate groups is difficult because

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Because they are so successful at avoiding contemporary American society,the Amish are not legally American citizens and are not subject to most U.S.laws.

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In many cultures,microcultural group status is often determined by one's membership in

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Asian Americans are now the fastest growing microcultural group in the United States.

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Although considered plain,the Amish style of dress is significant because

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Which of the following U.S.microcultures have best managed to isolate themselves from the dominant cultural influences?

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Today,Asian Americans represent about 25% of the population and are the largest microcultural group in the United States.

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The Hmong are traditionally a collectivistic,large power distance culture.

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Which of the following statements is generally true of microcultures?

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List and discuss the five characteristics that distinguish microcultural groups from the dominant group.

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Outline and discuss the fundamental assumptions of the Muted Group Theory.

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Though not always,microcultural groups generally have more power than the majority or "macro" culture.

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Which of the following statements best summarizes the Muted Group Theory?

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Other traits that can distinguish a microcultural group include language or distinctive dress habits.

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Microcultures can be different from the larger culture in a variety of ways,often because of race or ethnicity.

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