Student Evaluation

1. The majority of Chinese in the US currently live in the following 3 states—California, New York and Hawaii.

2. List 2 belief systems that have had major influences on Chinese character and behavior:

3. Which is less prevalent in U.S. Chinese as compared with US Whites? Choose one:

4. The majority of Chinese immigrants in the mid 1800’s were primarily skilled laborers, who settled in California and Hawaii.

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.

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.

7. Many Chinese-Americans, although they may have adopted Western culture and ways of life still retain traditional Chinese values to some extent.

8. List 3 issues that could act as obstacles when discussing illness or death with Chinese patients.

9. In traditional Chinese society, somatization was an acceptable method of expressing emotional turmoil.