Question 1

What two primary characteristics distinguish different migrant groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   language and status differences
B)   length of migration and motivation for migration
C)   gender and status differences
D)   goals for sojourn and ability to adaptE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The H-1B visa in the United States, given to workers in certain occupations, is an example of a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   non-immigrant status.
B)   involuntary migrant status.
C)   permanent citizenship status.
D)   short-term refugee status.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

For each cultural adaptation model listed below, select the letter that best explains the model.
-transition model

Accepted Answer

A)   Migrants first experience excitement, then shock and disorientation, and finally adjust to the "host" culture.
B)   The cultural adaptation process is similar to other adjustments in that one must find an effective strategy to adapt to the losses and changes experienced (i.e. the flight approach) .
C)   To adapt, migrants must reduce ambiguity by seeking information that will help them predict people's behavior.D) None of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 4

Most people prefer either a "fight"
or a "flight"
approach when dealing with new situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the four types of contacts between migrants and the host society. What kinds of intercultural interactions result from each type of contact?

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Question 6

Which of the following is true of reentry adaptation?

Accepted Answer

A)   One of the best things about returning home is that the primary changes are political and cultural, not personal.
B)   One of the challenges of reentry adaptation is that people do not expect to have difficulties.
C)   The reentry adaptation process is completely different from the cultural adaptation process.
D)   It is easier to go through reentry adaptation because people are already familiar with the norms and attitudes of their home cultures.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

According to the transitional model, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   individuals experience excitement, culture shock, and adaptation
B)   adaptation is mainly a process of cognitive adjustment
C)   adaptation occurs through uncertainty reduction
D)   adaptation involves loss and changeE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

In the context of cultural adaptation, the social science approach focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)   how religious institutions play an important role in assisting immigrants.
B)   the complex and continuous nature of cultural adaptation.
C)   in-depth descriptions of the adaptation process.
D)   individual characteristics and backgrounds of migrants.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

People who move into new cultural contexts for a limited period of time and for a specific purpose are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   short-term refugees.
B)   sojourners.
C)   mid-term refugees.
D)   long-term refugees.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Describe what happens during the three stages of sojourner adaptation in the integrative model.

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Question 11

The W-curve theory suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)   cultural adjustment is a long-term process of ups and downs.
B)   people may experience cultural adjustment upon returning home.
C)   sojourners experience excitement, shock, and then adaptation to "host" cultures.
D)   cultural adjustment is a growth process.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

People who are forced to relocate permanently because of war, famine, and oppression are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   short-term refugees.
B)   sojourners.
C)   mid-term refugees.
D)   long-term refugees.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Countries generally restrict immigration during economic downturns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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