COURSE LEARNING SURVEY

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Before we begin, I would like to gather some background information about you first.

Please enter a 5-digit code of your choosing. This code will be used to match up today's responses with your responses later this semester. Do not tell anyone your code, but please write it down so that you use the SAME code later this semester.

What is your gender?
Male
Female

What is your age?

What is your race?
African American
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian or Pacific Islander
Caucasian/White
Hispanic/Latino/a
Other

With which sexual orientation do you MOST identify?
Gay
Lesbian
Bisexual
Transsexual/Transgendered
Heterosexual

What is your current relationship status?
Single (i.e., never been partnered or legally married)
Legally married
Partnered / Living together in monogamous relationship
Divorced/Separated/Widowed (and not in a relationship currently)

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Less than a high school diploma
High school diploma or GED (Graduate Equivalency Diploma)
High school diploma plus some technical training or apprenticeship
Some college
Graduated from college (B.A., B.S., or some other bachelor's degree)
Some graduate school
Graduate or professional degree

Finally, do you consider yourself to have a disability as defined by the Anericans with Disabilities Act?
Yes
No

SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT YOU

Please indicate if the following statements are true or false statements about your behavior and attitudes. Check TRUE if the item describes your attitudes and/or behavior. Check FALSE if the item does not describe your attitudes and/or behavior.

TRUE FALSE

No matter who I'm talking to, I'm always a good listener.

There have been a few occasions when I took advantage of someone.

I sometimes try to get even, rather than forgive and forget.

When I don't know something, I don't at all mind admitting it.

There have been occasions when I felt like smashing things.

I never resent being asked to return a favor.

I have almost never felt the urge to tell someone off.

I am sometimes irritated by people who ask favors of me.

I sometimes think when people have a misfortune they only got what they deserved..

I have never deliberately said something that hurt someone's feelings.

GOALS FOR MEN AND WOMEN

The following items ask you about activities you think are appropriate for men and women. For each item, if you think the activity listed is more important or more appropriate for men than it is for women, please use a 1, 2, 3, or 4 next to "More Important for Men" to indicate the degree to which you think it is more important or more appropriate for men than it is for women.

If you think the behavior is equally appropriate for men and women, please check zero.

If you think the behavior listed is more important or more appropriate for women than it is for men, please use a 1, 2, 3, or 4 next to "More Important for Women".

1. Be a leader

4
More Important for Men

3

2

1

0
Equally Important

1

2

3

4
More Important for Women

2. Have a successful career.

4
More Important for Men

3

2

1

0
Equally Important

1

2

3

4
More Important for Women

3. Conduct business.

4
More Important for Men

3

2

1

0
Equally Important

1

2

3

4
More Important for Women

4. Receive highest education possible.

4
More Important for Men

3

2

1

0
Equally Important

1

2

3

4
More Important for Women

5. Make money.

4
More Important for Men

3

2

1

0
Equally Important

1

2

3

4
More Important for Women

6. Take care of children.

4
More Important for Men

3

2

1

0
Equally Important

1

2

3

4
More Important for Women

7. Do laundry.

4
More Important for Men

3

2

1

0
Equally Important

1

2

3

4
More Important for Women

8. Cook at home.

4
More Important for Men

3

2

1

0
Equally Important

1

2

3

4
More Important for Women

9. Do housework.

4
More Important for Men

3

2

1

0
Equally Important

1

2

3

4
More Important for Women

10. Shop for groceries.

4
More Important for Men

3

2

1

0
Equally Important

1

2

3

4
More Important for Women

INTERCULTURAL ATTITUDES

Increasingly, people from all around the world are coming into contact with different cultures because of improved means of travel and communications. This part of the survey is about how you feel about customs and people from other countries. There are no "correct" or "proper" responses. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement exactly as you honestly feel.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

I enjoy hearing different languages spoken.

Generally, our society is made richer and stronger by the diversity of all its immigrants.

If I move to another country to work there, I would wear their type of clothing, no matter how different from my own.

I would not like to work in a foreign country where the religious beliefs were contrary to my own.

The news about my country is more important than the news about any other nation.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

The best way to improve economic conditions in underdeveloped nations is to teach then to do things the way they are done in my country.

Giving a personal gift to make a business deal is okay when doing business in a country where such a gift is common practice.

I think the social custom of having kings, queens, chiefs, or other royalty is outdated.

I do not care to speak any language other than my own.

Many economic problems of my country have been caused by undesirable immigrants.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

I am offended by foreigners who continue to wear their native clothing while living and working in my country.

I would like to learn more about religious beliefs and practices in foreign cultures.

World interests are more important than the interests of my country.

We should be willing to temporarily lower our standard of living, if it would improve the long term standard of living for all citizens of the world.

Avoiding the "facts" in order to "save face" as practiced in some Eastern cultures is a valid approach to conflict.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

The practice of women not shaving their legs, as found in some cultures, is repulsive to me.

I would prefer to see all languages of the world continue to be used.

Immigration to my country should be stopped because there are already enough foreigners living here.

If I visited other countries, I would welcome the opportunity to sample different types of food.

Holidays should be chosen to accomodate the beliefs of all religious groups in my country.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

The form of government in my country is superior to that if most countries in the world.

Rich countries should share their technological resources, especially nonmilitary, with poor countries.

My country's work ethic is superior to that of most other countries.

While visiting a foriegn country, I would like to experience the local social environment.

Foreigners living or working in this country should use our language, rather than continue to use their own language.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

I would enjoy working with coworkers who are from other countries.

I don't think I would like to eat in the home of persons from a foreign country.

I think the world would be better off if everyone practiced my religion.

I would be willing to live and work in a foreign country which has a different form of government from my own.

Economic exploitation of some countries by other countries is necessary and justified in order for the world to continue to advance.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Societies which emphasize taditional practices over modern practices are behind the times.

I think the foreign custom of greeting other people, males and females, with a kiss on each cheek, is okay.

DISABLED PERSONS AT WORK

The statements presented below express opinions or ideas about people who are disabled. There are many differences of opinion; many people agree and many people disagree with each statement. We would like to know your opinion about them. Select the response which most closely represents how much you agree or disagree with each statement. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers.

I disagree very much I disagree pretty much
I disagree a little

I agree a little
I agree pretty much
I agree very much

Most disabled people are willing to work.

Disabled people are not more accident prone than other people.

The opportunity for gainful employment should be provided to disabled people.

Simple repetitive work is appropriate for disabled people.

I disagree very much I disagree pretty much
I disagree a little

I agree a little
I agree pretty much
I agree very much

Equal employment opportunities should be available to disabled individuals.

Laws to prevent employers from discriminating against disabled people should be passed.

Disabled workers should receive at least the minimum wage established for their jobs.

Disabled individuals can be expected to fit into competitive society.

ATTITUDES TOWARDS SEXUAL MINORITIES

Please indicate your opinions about the following statements using the response scale provided.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree Don't Know
Agree Strongly Agree

Homosexuals should not be allowed to work with children.

Homosexuality is not a mental disorder.

Homosexuals should have the same rights as heterosexuals.

Homosexuals are immoral.

People who support homosexual rights are probably homosexuals themselves.

Homosexuals should be avoided whenever possible.

Homosexuals should be given equal employment opportunity protection status.

RACE IN AMERICA

Please indicate your opinions about the following statements using the response scale provided.

Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Slightly Disagree Slightly Agree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree

Social policies, such as affirmative action, discriminate unfairly against white people.

White people in the U.S. are discriminated against because of the color of their skin.

English should be the only official language in the U.S.

Due to racial discrimination, programs such as affirmative action are necessary to help create equality.

Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Slightly Disagree Slightly Agree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree

Racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S. have certain advantages because of the color of their skin.

It is important that people begin to think of themselves as American and not as African-American, or Mexican-American, or Italian-American.

Immigrants should try to fit into the culture and values of the U.S.

THE ELDERLY AT WORK

Greater numbers of older workers are remaining in the workforce longer or returning to work from retirement. Please indicate your opinions about older workers using the response scale provided.

Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Slightly Disagree Slightly Agree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree

Workers should retire when they are 65.

Older workers are just as valuable to an organization as younger workers.

Older employees have valuable experience and wisdom to offer an organization.

Older workers are less able to come up with new ideas at work than younger workers.

Younger employees have more energy and motivation than older workers.

Older employees can learn new technology as easily as younger employees.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND PARTICIPATION. This is your space. Please use it to give your reactions to this survey, indicate topics you hope to see covered in class, or anything else you think is important. Once you are finished with this survey, please click the "Submit" button below.

Before submitting your survey, please indicate which class you are taking this semester with Dr. Probst:
Workplace Diversity (Psych 309)
Statistics (Psych 311)
I am in both classes this semester.

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Sincerely,
Tahira Probst, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT YOU
GOALS FOR MEN AND WOMEN
INTERCULTURAL ATTITUDES
DISABLED PERSONS AT WORK
ATTITUDES TOWARDS SEXUAL MINORITIES
RACE IN AMERICA
THE ELDERLY AT WORK

	TRUE	FALSE
No matter who I'm talking to, I'm always a good listener.
There have been a few occasions when I took advantage of someone.
I sometimes try to get even, rather than forgive and forget.
When I don't know something, I don't at all mind admitting it.
There have been occasions when I felt like smashing things.
I never resent being asked to return a favor.
I have almost never felt the urge to tell someone off.
I am sometimes irritated by people who ask favors of me.
I sometimes think when people have a misfortune they only got what they deserved..
I have never deliberately said something that hurt someone's feelings.


4 More Important for Men	3	2	1	0 Equally Important	1	2	3	4 More Important for Women

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
I enjoy hearing different languages spoken.
Generally, our society is made richer and stronger by the diversity of all its immigrants.
If I move to another country to work there, I would wear their type of clothing, no matter how different from my own.
I would not like to work in a foreign country where the religious beliefs were contrary to my own.
The news about my country is more important than the news about any other nation.
	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
The best way to improve economic conditions in underdeveloped nations is to teach then to do things the way they are done in my country.
Giving a personal gift to make a business deal is okay when doing business in a country where such a gift is common practice.
I think the social custom of having kings, queens, chiefs, or other royalty is outdated.
I do not care to speak any language other than my own.
Many economic problems of my country have been caused by undesirable immigrants.
	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
I am offended by foreigners who continue to wear their native clothing while living and working in my country.
I would like to learn more about religious beliefs and practices in foreign cultures.
World interests are more important than the interests of my country.
We should be willing to temporarily lower our standard of living, if it would improve the long term standard of living for all citizens of the world.
Avoiding the "facts" in order to "save face" as practiced in some Eastern cultures is a valid approach to conflict.
	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
The practice of women not shaving their legs, as found in some cultures, is repulsive to me.
I would prefer to see all languages of the world continue to be used.
Immigration to my country should be stopped because there are already enough foreigners living here.
If I visited other countries, I would welcome the opportunity to sample different types of food.
Holidays should be chosen to accomodate the beliefs of all religious groups in my country.
	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
The form of government in my country is superior to that if most countries in the world.
Rich countries should share their technological resources, especially nonmilitary, with poor countries.
My country's work ethic is superior to that of most other countries.
While visiting a foriegn country, I would like to experience the local social environment.
Foreigners living or working in this country should use our language, rather than continue to use their own language.
	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
I would enjoy working with coworkers who are from other countries.
I don't think I would like to eat in the home of persons from a foreign country.
I think the world would be better off if everyone practiced my religion.
I would be willing to live and work in a foreign country which has a different form of government from my own.
Economic exploitation of some countries by other countries is necessary and justified in order for the world to continue to advance.
	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Societies which emphasize taditional practices over modern practices are behind the times.
I think the foreign custom of greeting other people, males and females, with a kiss on each cheek, is okay.

	I disagree very much	I disagree pretty much	I disagree a little	I agree a little	I agree pretty much	I agree very much
Most disabled people are willing to work.
Disabled people are not more accident prone than other people.
The opportunity for gainful employment should be provided to disabled people.
Simple repetitive work is appropriate for disabled people.
	I disagree very much	I disagree pretty much	I disagree a little	I agree a little	I agree pretty much	I agree very much
Equal employment opportunities should be available to disabled individuals.
Laws to prevent employers from discriminating against disabled people should be passed.
Disabled workers should receive at least the minimum wage established for their jobs.
Disabled individuals can be expected to fit into competitive society.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Don't Know	Agree	Strongly Agree
Homosexuals should not be allowed to work with children.
Homosexuality is not a mental disorder.
Homosexuals should have the same rights as heterosexuals.
Homosexuals are immoral.
People who support homosexual rights are probably homosexuals themselves.
Homosexuals should be avoided whenever possible.
Homosexuals should be given equal employment opportunity protection status.

	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Slightly Disagree	Slightly Agree	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree
Social policies, such as affirmative action, discriminate unfairly against white people.
White people in the U.S. are discriminated against because of the color of their skin.
English should be the only official language in the U.S.
Due to racial discrimination, programs such as affirmative action are necessary to help create equality.
	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Slightly Disagree	Slightly Agree	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree
Racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S. have certain advantages because of the color of their skin.
It is important that people begin to think of themselves as American and not as African-American, or Mexican-American, or Italian-American.
Immigrants should try to fit into the culture and values of the U.S.