Psychology 12 BK: Introduction to African American Psychology

Quiz for February 5, 2008

(Chapter 2 of Belgrave & Allison & Lectures and Selected Readings)

Name: _________________________________

Circle the letter that corresponds to the best answer for each question. (10 questions)

1. Kwanzaa is an African-centered celebration created in 1966 by

a. Molefi Asante

b. Na’im Akbar

c. Wade Nobles

d. Linda James Myers

e. Specify: ___________________

2. According to Na’im Akbar, a person suffering from “anti-self” disorder would exhibit all but which one of the following symptoms?

a. Identifies with oppressor

b. Hostile to members of own group

c. Rejects members of own group

d. Materialism

e. None of the above

3. The Azibo “nosology” is a system of:

a. Philosophy

b. Ideology

c. Values

d. Diagnosis

e. Treatment

4. The person who wrote on an “optimal worldview” is:

a. Kobi K.K. Kambon

b. Wade Nobles

c. Halford Fairchild

d. Linda James Myers

e. Na’im Akbar

5. The “African Worldview Dimensions” included all but which one of the following?

a. Spirituality

b. Collectivism

c. Time Orientation

d. Orality

e. Sensitivity to affect and emotional cues

f. Verve and Rhythm

g. Balance and harmony with nature

h. None of the above; they are all Dimensions of the African Worldview

6. The seven Kemetic (Egyptian) principles of “truth, justice, compassion, harmony, balance, reciprocity and order” are known as:

a. The Maafa

b. Sankofa

c. Afrocentricity

d. Ma’at

e. None of the above

7. Research has shown that strong allegiance to African-centered worldviews is related to:

a. Less intellectual phoniness

b. Less drug use

c. Positive racial identity

d. Positive academic attitudes

e. Less stress

f. Better rating of health status

g. All of the above

8. The seven principles: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith), are recognized during the seven days of Kwanzaa. These seven principles are also known as the:

a. The Maafa

b. Sankofa

c. Seven Principles

d. Ma’at

e. Nguzo Saba

9. According to the article by Marcus Rediker, the slave trade in the U.S. was abolished in:

a. 1492

b. 1690

c. 1808

d. 1863

e. 1951

10. According to the article by Bridget Murray, the Black psychology movement began with the founding of The ABPsi in:

a. 3200 BC

b. 1492

c. 1863

d. 1954

e. Specify: ______________