Studies (Cited in Chapter 7)of Puerto Ricans in New York

question 8

Multiple Choice

Studies (cited in Chapter 7) of Puerto Ricans in New York City,Latin American immigrants in Washington,D.C. ,and Russian Jewish teens who had immigrated to the U.S. ,found that when compared to other acculturative strategies,

• A)biculturality was less common.
• B)biculturality was more common.
• C)biculturality was more adaptive.
• D)assimilation was most adaptive.

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Definitions:

Classification Systems

Methodologies or frameworks used to organize or categorize items, information, or concepts based on shared qualities or characteristics.

Living Wage Laws

Regulations that require employers to pay wages that are sufficient to maintain a decent standard of living for their workers and families.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal remuneration that employers can pay their workers; the rate can vary by jurisdiction and is set by law.

Cost of Living

The amount of money needed to sustain a certain level of living, including basic expenses such as housing, food, taxes, and healthcare.