Title: Social Interaction and Diversity
Course: Question Banks

Q: What is meant by the term interdependence?
- In interdependent relationships, some members are dependent while some are not.
- In interdependent relationships, there is a sense that one must help others achieve their goals before pursuing one’s own goals.
- In interdependent relationships, there is is mutual reliance, or mutual dependence, between two or more people or groups.
A: In interdependent relationships, there is is mutual reliance, or mutual dependence, between two or more people or groups.

Q: Ziva returns to her apartment after a very bad day. Her roommate notices that she is in a bad mood and offers to talk about what is bothering her. After Ziva talks about her bad day, she feels better, or at least calmer. Which benefit of social interaction in college has Ziva just experienced?
- She’s developed good study habits.
- She’s shared interests.
- She’s minimized stress.
A: She’s minimized stress.

Q: Tamika really loves comic books. One day while she studies in the library, she sees another student reading the newest issue from her favorite storyline. She approaches him and strikes up a conversation. Both students end up hanging out later. Which benefit of social interaction did Tamika experience?
- She minimized stress.
- She developed good study habits.
- She shared interests.
A: She shared interests.

Q: The first strategy to have more effective interactions with others is to examine your reservations. Next, you should focus on
- community service.
- eliminating social quirks.
- engaging with others.
A: engaging with others.

Q: Which of the following is a good way to expand your social circle?
- stay silent and listen during group work
- study every available moment of the day
- offer and accept more invitations
A: offer and accept more invitations

Q: Which of the following is the LEAST effective way to engage with others?
- use welcoming body language
- smile
- text other people in the middle of a conversation
A: text other people in the middle of a conversation

Q: Bradley is constantly checking his Twitter feed and Facebook. He is worried that he won’t see a friend’s invitation and miss out on an event. Recently he went to a party with some friends. He was so busy trying to take pictures and upload them that he didn’t notice a few of his friends leave the party. Which social conflict is Bradley experiencing?
- homesickness
- campus parties and hookups
- too much social networking
A: too much social networking

Q: Ian’s roommate invites him to go to a party. When Ian shows up, he finds out that a lot of people are already drunk and crazy stuff is happening. Ian doesn’t really want to get involved in the chaos and ends up going home early. A week later, Ian’s roommate tells him about another party that sounds a lot like the first one. Ian doesn’t really want to go, but he also doesn’t want to stay home by himself either. Which social conflict is Ian experiencing?
- too much social networking
- homesickness
- campus parties and hookups
A: campus parties and hookups

Q: Which of the following are common social conflicts people experience in college?
- fear, anger, sadness
- expensive textbooks, broken Internet connection, outdated laptops
- homesickness, campus parties and hookups, academic problems
A: homesickness, campus parties and hookups, academic problems

Q: Although diversity can mean many things to do different people, which of the following is a general definition of diversity?
- people around you who have similar tastes, values, and opinions on political, moral, religious, and philosophical subjects
- people of differing ages who all agree on one thing
- people around you who differ by race, culture, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, abilities, opinions, political views, and in other ways
A: people around you who differ by race, culture, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, abilities, opinions, political views, and in other ways

Q: Which of the following groups is the best example of diversity?
- a political club where members all share the same political opinions
- a culture club where members all trace their heritage to the same culture
- a debate club where members from all backgrounds are encouraged to discuss differing opinions and ideas
A: a debate club where members from all backgrounds are encouraged to discuss differing opinions and ideas

Q: How can a group dedicated around one idea (such as a political opinion or shared interest) still be considered diverse?
- if members all come from the same cultural or socioeconomic background
- if the topic of discussion changes every week
- if members come from different cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds
A: if members come from different cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds

Q: Features like ethnicity, race, gender, age, culture, language, and disability reflect which of the following?
- deep diversity
- socioeconomic diversity
- surface diversity
A: surface diversity

Q: Features like personality, attitude, beliefs, and values contribute to which of the following?
- surface diversity
- socioeconomic diversity
- deep diversity
A: deep diversity

Q: Which of the following is a positive effect of participating in diverse groups in an educational setting?
- You can be prevented from hearing differing opinions.
- You can be comfortable working only with people like yourself.
- You can perceive in new ways, seeing issues and problems from new angles.
A: You can perceive in new ways, seeing issues and problems from new angles.

Q: Which of the following is an example of web accessibility accommodations?
- sign language interpreters
- financial assistance
- screen enlargers
A: screen enlargers

Q: According to the American with Disabilities Act, which of the following qualifies a person to be considered disabled?
- difficulty understanding a teacher when he or she is speaking
- a history of being unable to keep up with homework assignments
- a history of a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
A: a history of a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

Q: Which of the following are some accommodations a college campus can offer a disabled student?
- credit for papers, assignments, and exams not completed
- extra assignments, extended deadlines, and the ability to earn credit for alternative activities
- transportation and access, note takers, recording devices, and extended time on exams
A: transportation and access, note takers, recording devices, and extended time on exams

Q: A campus organization that is secretive, has single-sex membership, rushes and pledges to select new members, has members who share a residence, and identifies with Greek letters is which of the following?
- a multicultural organization
- a civic engagement club
- a fraternity or sorority
A: a fraternity or sorority

Q: Which of the following are civic engagement organizations?
- clubs focused on creating diverse, multicultural, and inclusive communities
- philanthropic, activist, social entrepreneurship, advocacy, and direct service organizations
- student government associations, leadership courses and retreats, and social change projects
A: student government associations, leadership courses and retreats, and social change projects

Q: Which of the following are diversity and multicultural organizations?
- student government associations, leadership courses and retreats, and social change projects
- philanthropy, activism, social entrepreneurship, advocacy, and direct service organizations
- clubs focused on creating diverse, multicultural, and inclusive communities
A: clubs focused on creating diverse, multicultural, and inclusive communities

Q: Which of the following is a good resource to learn more about campus organizations?
- a student who graduated from your college thirty years ago
- the class schedule
- your college’s website
A: your college’s website

Q: Which of the following best describes the relationship between student success and student involvement?
- Higher student involvement is linked to lower grades.
- Student involvement is not linked to grades.
- Higher student involvement is linked to higher grades.
A: Higher student involvement is linked to higher grades.

Q: Nicole joins a multicultural group on campus. Through conversations with the group, she participates in extended conversations with people who grew up in very different economic situations than her own. Which of the following benefits of participating in student life has Nicole experienced?
- Her portfolio of experience developed.
- Her personal interests have been tapped.
- Her awareness of diversity expanded.
A: Her awareness of diversity expanded.

Q: Lucas joins a campus activism club as a freshman. By the time he is a senior, he is influential in many of the club's decisions and organizes many of the club's activities. After he graduates, he puts his experience on his résumé and is able to secure a leadership position in a small retail company. Which of the following benefits of participating in student life has Lucas experienced?
- His awareness of diversity expanded.
- His personal interests were tapped.
- His portfolio of experience developed.
A: His portfolio of experience developed.