Chap. 9: Cultural Diversity

An agnostic is someone who

The belief that non-college-educated individuals are inferior to educated individuals is

Learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture + assuming some of its characteristics

The belief that all teenagers can't make good decisions is an example of

Preference that inhibits impartial judgment is ___.

Most women prefer more personal space + will stand farther apart than men while communicating.

What type of healthcare provides for the well-being of the whole person?

Countries of origin for Middle Eastern/Arabic Americans include all of the following except:

Which of the following religions prohibits the use of blood or blood products?

Belief individuals have about oneself, connection with others, + relationship to higher power

Family structure in which the mother or oldest female is the authority figure

A strong feeling that is formed without reviewing facts or information.

All gestures, such as nodding for "yes" are universal and understood throughout the world.

What is the most common health care system in the U.S.?

Mind and body control methods of alternative health care include all of the following except

A religion that discourages organ donation is

Which of the following is not a characteristic of culture?

Ethnocentrism is characterized by or based on the attitude that one's own group is superior.

A family that consists of a mother, father, and children is an example of a/an ____.

The ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others is?

What cultures may believe that tolerating pain is a sign of strength?

Lack of eye contact can indicate respect.

Classification of people based on national origin and/or culture is ___.

Examples of ways to avoid bias, prejudice, and stereotyping include all of the following except

Countries of origin for European Americans include all of the following except:

Last rites are important in Roman Catholic and Methodist religions.

Classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics is ___ .

Assumption that everyone in a particular group is the same is ___.

Methods to use in caring for people who have limited English include all of these except:

The cultural group that believes health is a balance of two energy forces, yin and yang, is

An atheist