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Activity 3.22: Matching: Concept Check

1 .
Match the terms with their corresponding definitions.
Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

1.1 the habitual use, either for psychological or physical needs, of a substance such as drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. A. equal educational opportunity

1.2 individual or institutional practices that exclude all members of a group from certain rights, opportunities, or benefits. B. chemical dependency

1.3 the cultural group that has the greatest power in society; sometimes referred to as the mainstream culture or group. In the United States the dominant group is composed primarily of people from a European background who are Protestant, middle-class, not disabled, heterosexual, and male. C. discrimination

1.4 the belief that members of one's own group are superior to the members of other groups. D. dominant group

1.5 access to similar education for all students regardless of their cultural background or family circumstances. E. ethnocentrism

2 .
Match the terms with their corresponding definitions.
Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

2.1 the state of being neither inferior nor superior. A. equality

2.2 a system based on the belief that individuals' achievements are based on their own personal merits and hard work and that the people who achieve at the highest levels deserve the greatest social and financial rewards. B. prejudice

2.3 preconceived negative attitude toward the members of a group. C. resiliency

2.4 the conscious belief that racial differences make one group superior to another, leading to discriminatory actions that limit the opportunities for members of the perceived inferior group to share in the same benefits of society. D. racism

2.5 the ability to overcome overwhelming obstacles to achieve and be successful in school and life. E. meritocracy

3 .
Match the terms with their corresponding definitions.
Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

3.1 the conscious or unconscious belief that men are superior to women and subsequent behavior and action that maintain the superior, powerful position of males. A. values

3.2 the character of a sexual self—how a person sees herself or himself and what choices one makes regarding sexual activity. B. sexism

3.3 the process of learning the social norms of one's culture. C. sexuality

3.4 principles, standards, or qualities that are considered worthwhile or desirable. D. socialization

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