Objective Test (9 questions total)
1. The majority of Chinese in the US currently live in the following 3 states—California, New York and Hawaii.
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2. List 2 belief systems that have had major influences on Chinese character and behavior:
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Chinese American
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Answers, Question 2:
- Confucianism
- Yin/Yang
- Buddhism
- Taoism
3. Which is less prevalent in U.S. Chinese as compared with US Whites? Choose one:
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4. The majority of Chinese immigrants in the mid 1800’s were primarily skilled laborers, who settled in California and Hawaii.
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5. Acculturation into American/Western Society has led to a decrease in the incidences of prostate/ breast cancer, hypertension and cardiovascular disease among Chinese immigrants.
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6. In traditional Chinese society, which of the following are true. Choose two:
A. Individualism is encouraged.
B. Respect and protection of elders is valued.
C. Obedience to authority is expected.
D. Saving "face" only relates to a person not bringing on embarrassment to his/her self.
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7. Many Chinese-Americans, although they may have adopted Western culture and ways of life still retain traditional Chinese values to some extent.
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8. List 3 issues that could act as obstacles when discussing illness or death with Chinese patients.
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Chinese American
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Answers, Question 8:
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A common superstition that discussing bad things may make them come true
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Protection of elders from bad news
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Consideration of possible decision making hierarchy that may be present in Chinese families:
- father,
- eldest son
- role of daughters as caregivers
- language barriers
- mistrust
9. In traditional Chinese society, somatization was an acceptable method of expressing emotional turmoil.
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