Lesson 1- Demography and Diversity Science

Question 1

Diversity

Answer 1

The presence of observable human differences among a collection of individuals.

Question 2

Demography

Answer 2

The statistical study of the size, density, and composition of human populations.

Question 3

Size

Answer 3

The number of people within a population.

Question 4

Density

Answer 4

The number of people living within a unit of area.

Question 5

Composition

Answer 5

The biological, psychological, and sociological characteristics of the population.

Question 6

Diversity Science

Answer 6

The study of the construction and interpretation of human differences and the extent to which observable differences relate to or affect human experiences and behavior.

Question 7

Social Constructionism

Answer 7

A theory that all reality and meaning are subjective and created through dynamic interactions with other individuals and groups.

Question 8

Code of Ethics

Answer 8

A set of principles, responsibilities, and standards followed to assure ethical research and professional conduct.

Question 9

Dehumanization

Answer 9

A process or practice that is thought to reduce human beings to the level of mechanisms or nonhuman animals.