MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 154: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 154

4. A Cuban-American man living in the United States has the dominant physical features of a black man. He speaks Spanish, prefers Latin foods, and listens to Latin music. His preferences are best defined through which of the following attributes?

I. Race

II. Ethnicity

III. Culture

  • A. I only
  • B. II only
  • C. II and III only
  • D. I, II, and III

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Although one's dominant physical features are associated with race, this man's preferences are those of Latino ethnicity and culture. Ethnicity is a social construct that considers language, religion, nationality, and cultural factors. Culture relates to a group's way of life; the preferences listed in the question are examples of material and symbolic culture.

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