Question 1

When Kozal refers to "savage inequalities," to what is she referring?
A) The lack of facilities in schools in poorer neighborhoods
B) The disparity in family incomes
C) The underlying reasons for poverty in America
D) The fact that gender discrimination is rampant in schools

Accepted Answer

Kozol's "savage inequalities" refer to the stark differences in educational facilities and resources between schools in affluent neighborhoods and those in poorer areas, highlighting the inequities in the education system.

Question 2

Which author or institution is associated with coining the phrase, "the apartheid of schooling in America"?
A) Kozol
B) U.S. Census Bureau
C) Betson
D) Michael

Accepted Answer

Jonathan Kozol is known for discussing the inequalities in the American education system, often using the phrase "the apartheid of schooling in America" to describe the stark disparities.

Question 3

The "technology gap" is best explained by which of the following?
A) the number of technical staff available to well-funded vs. underfunded schools
B) the priority given to teaching technology in the classroom in well-funded vs. underfunded schools
C) the disparity of access to technology in well-funded as opposed to underfunded schools
D) the disparity of understanding by the administration as to the importance of technology in the classroom

Accepted Answer

The "technology gap" refers to the difference in access to technology resources between well-funded and underfunded schools, highlighting the inequality in availability and use of technological tools and infrastructure.

Question 4

The text suggests that many schools have managed to overcome funding difficulties to deliver excellent programs. Which of the following in NOT one of the characteristics typically seen in such schools?
A) Emphasis on academic achievement
B) React swiftly to the needs of their students
C) Encourage active parental participation
D) Resists community pressure and involvement

Accepted Answer

Schools that deliver excellent programs typically do not resist community pressure and involvement; instead, they often engage with the community to enhance their programs and support.

Question 5

Impoverished and homeless children experience numerous health problems, usually resulting from __________.
A) poor parenting
B) a lack of medical care
C) a lack of education
D) poor judgment

Accepted Answer

Impoverished and homeless children often face numerous health problems primarily due to a lack of access to medical care, which is essential for maintaining health and preventing disease.

Question 6

What percentage of children experience poverty at some point in their lives?
A) Less than 10%
B) Less than 20%
C) More than 30%
D) More than 40%

Accepted Answer

More than 30% of children experience poverty at some point in their lives.

Question 7

When working with poor children, healthcare providers should __________.
A) realize that poor children cannot be as healthy as wealthier children
B) look for undiagnosed acute and chronic health problems and their effect on development
C) expect a lack of cooperation form the children's parents
D) expect legal problems

Accepted Answer

Healthcare providers should be vigilant in identifying undiagnosed health issues in poor children, as these can significantly impact their development.

Question 8

If the total income of a person's family is above the threshold appropriate for that family, then the person is considered poor or "below the poverty level," together with every member of his or her family.

Accepted Answer

If the total income of a person's family is above the threshold, the person and their family are not considered poor or "below the poverty level." The poverty level is determined by whether the income is below the threshold, not above it.

Question 9

The "feminization of poverty" refers to the prevalence of poverty among women today.

Accepted Answer

The "feminization of poverty" describes the phenomenon where women experience poverty at higher rates than men, often due to factors like wage gaps, single motherhood, and lack of access to education and resources.

Question 10

Individuals and families living in poverty are extremely diverse.

Accepted Answer

Poverty affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds, leading to a wide range of experiences and challenges among those living in poverty.

Question 11

Poverty has devastating effects on all aspects of development: physical, cognitive, and psychosocial.

Accepted Answer

Poverty can limit access to essential resources such as nutrition, education, and healthcare, which are crucial for physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development.

Quiz 10: A Social Class of Perspective on Development

When Kozal refers to "savage inequalities," to what is she referring?

Which author or institution is associated with coining the phrase, "the apartheid of schooling in America"?

The "technology gap" is best explained by which of the following?

The text suggests that many schools have managed to overcome funding difficulties to deliver excellent programs. Which of the following in NOT one of the characteristics typically seen in such schools?

Impoverished and homeless children experience numerous health problems, usually resulting from __________.

What percentage of children experience poverty at some point in their lives?

When working with poor children, healthcare providers should __________.

If the total income of a person's family is above the threshold appropriate for that family, then the person is considered poor or "below the poverty level," together with every member of his or her family.

The "feminization of poverty" refers to the prevalence of poverty among women today.

Individuals and families living in poverty are extremely diverse.

Poverty has devastating effects on all aspects of development: physical, cognitive, and psychosocial.