Which of the Following Is Accurate of the Stereotype of Asian

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is accurate of the stereotype of Asian Americans as being the "model minority"?

• A) Jobs held by Asians support the stereotype of Asians as successful and high earners.
• B) Asians are sometimes perceived as the "model minority" because they have broken through the glass ceiling and other forms of discrimination.
• C) Some Asian entrepreneurs are self-employed because of a lack of opportunities in formal organizations.
• D) Asians are very individualistic and cannot be stereotyped no matter how hard one might try.

Understand the relationship between expectancies, behavior, and motivation.

Distinguish between internal and external attributions and their impact on behavior and perception.

Identify the stages and elements involved in forming and testing hypotheses during learning.

Understand the physical and psychological effects of emotional arousal on human behavior.

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Definitions:

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, these siblings result from the fertilization of two separate eggs by two separate sperm and share about 50% of their DNA.

Genes

Structures made of DNA that carry the genetic information necessary for the development and functioning of an organism.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that can cause malformation or defects in an embryo or fetus during pregnancy.