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| implies a variety of differences contained within a larger society |
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| a group of human beings distinguishable from other groups by mutual interests, characteristic relationships, shared institutions and a common culture |
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| a set of learned beliefs, values and behaviors the way of life shared by the members of a society |
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| indicates identification with a particular group which is often descended from common ancestors. Members of the group share common cultural traits (such as language, religion, and dress) |
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| generally refers to a group that does not form a majority of the total population, or while not necessarily a numerical minority, is disadvantaged or otherwise has less power (whether political or economic) than a dominant group. |
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| a preconceived outlook – can be favorable or unfavorable |
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| to make a negative distinction against a person or group not according to their actual merit but upon a group or personal bias. |
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| often refers to a specific racial, religious, and/or cultural group forced to withdraw from the general society. |
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| A group of people having common rights and privileges, and/or common interests, civil, political, etc. and living under the same laws and regulations |
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| an attempt to identify and describe people – can be good or bad |
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| passing judgment prematurely – usually refers to forming unfavorable attitudes or opinions without reason or knowledge. |
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| The 3 primary minority groups in the U.S. |
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· Hispanic/Latino (13.5%)
· African-American (13%)
· Asian-American (3-4%)
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Approximate Educational Attainment by ethnicity:
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Less than HS :21%
HS: 79%
Bachelor or more: 17% |
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| Approximate Educational Attainment by ethnicity: Hispanic/ Latino |
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Less than HS :34%
HS: 66%
Bachelor or more: 11%
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Approximate Educational Attainment by ethnicity:
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Less than HS :12%
HS: 88%
Bachelor or more: 29%
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Average Life Expectancy:
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Average Life Expectancy:
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Average Life Expectancy:
Hispanic/Latino |
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Average Life Expectancy:
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| Average Family Size: African-American |
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2: 33%
3: 22%
4: 25%
5+: 20%
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Average Family Size: Hispanic/Latino
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2: 22%
3: 20%
4: 27%
5+: 31%
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Average Family Size: Caucasian
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2: 47%
3: 20%
4: 21%
5+: 12% |
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| Score better on tests of verbal ability and memory |
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| Score better on tests of verbal ability and memory |
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| Self worth defined by feelings and the quality of relationships |
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| Discuss problems to give/receive emotional support |
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| Attempt suicide more frequently |
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| Rank Kindness and Intelligence as most important traits in a partner |
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| Rank financial and social status as the next most important traits in a partner |
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| more likely to graduate from college – they now make up about 57% of college graduates |
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| outnumber ----- throughout the lifespan, and this gap widens as we age |
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| Rank Kindness and Intelligence as most important traits in a partner |
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| 3-4 times more likely to die by suicide |
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| Discuss problems to analyze, seek solutions |
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| Self worth is defined through accomplishments and achieving goals |
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| Talk mostly in pubic/business situations |
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| Score better on tests of mathematical and spatial ability |
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| Rank youth and beauty as the next most important traits in a partner |
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| motor development which occurs progressively downward from the head and neck finally to the feet and toes |
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| motor development which progresses from the center of the body (midline) outward to the extremities. |
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| is the simple-to-complex or gross to fine development |
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| deals with reflexes, postures, locomotion, and other whole body movements. |
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| is concerned with the sequence of milestones in reaching, grasping, manipulation. |
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| includes milestones related to vision & hearing. |
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| Conceptual- is concerned with the sequence of milestones in the following areas of related to: |
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a. objects
b. imitation
c. classification
d. knowledge of time and gender
e. making analogies/comparisons |
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| Social-emotional - involves the increasing ability related to: |
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a. attachment to persons and objects
b. ability to differentiate between feelings
c. the emergence of independence
d. self-help - consists of eating, bathing dressing, grooming, toileting |
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| related to receptive and expressive areas. |
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