Question 1

A society is

Accepted Answer

A) the totality of learned,socially transmitted behavior. 
B) a fairly large number of people who live in the same territory,are relatively independent of people outside it,and participate in a common culture. 
C) the norms,values,and beliefs of a large group of people. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) the totality of learned,socially transmitted behavior. 
B) a fairly large number of people who live in the same territory,are relatively independent of people outside it,and participate in a common culture. 
C) the norms,values,and beliefs of a large group of people. 
D) All of these answers are correct. B

Question 2

The belief that conformity to a single language helps to unify members of a society reflects which sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) global perspective 
A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) global perspective A

Question 3

Which sociological perspective argues that subcultures often emerge because the dominant society has unsuccessfully attempted to suppress a practice regarded as improper,such as the use of illegal drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) feminist perspective 
A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) feminist perspective B

Question 4

Invention is the

Accepted Answer

A) combination of existing cultural items into a form that did not previously exist. 
B) process of introducing new elements into a culture. 
C) process of making known or sharing the existence of an aspect of reality. 
D) process by which a cultural item is spread from group to group or society to society. 
A) combination of existing cultural items into a form that did not previously exist. 
B) process of introducing new elements into a culture. 
C) process of making known or sharing the existence of an aspect of reality. 
D) process by which a cultural item is spread from group to group or society to society.

Question 5

A primitive tribe that cultivates the soil by hand has much more culture than a modern,computerized society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Facing forward in an elevator can be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) informal norm. 
B) formal norm. 
C) more. 
D) sanction. 
A) informal norm. 
B) formal norm. 
C) more. 
D) sanction.

Question 7

Countercultures typically thrive among the young because they have the least investment in the existing culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An argot is a specialized language used by members of a subculture.Doctors and nurses,for example,have developed a language system that is not easily understood by patients but enables medical professionals to communicate more easily,rapidly,and precisely with one another.Which sociological perspective is likely to emphasize the value of this specialized medical language?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) feminist perspective 
A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) feminist perspective

Question 9

Given that cultural diffusion could upset the stability of a society,which perspective is most likely to argue that most cultures resist new cultural components that do not fit comfortably into their social system?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) feminist perspective 
A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) feminist perspective

Question 10

The employees of Indian call centers can be considered

Accepted Answer

A) a subculture. 
B) a counterculture. 
C) a dominant culture. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) a subculture. 
B) a counterculture. 
C) a dominant culture. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 11

Severe sanctions serve to punish those who violate informal norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An American traveling abroad observes locals eating chocolate covered crickets.While she does not partake herself,she does not judge the practice.She is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) xenocentrism. 
B) ethnocentrism. 
C) cultural relativism. 
D) monophobicism. 
A) xenocentrism. 
B) ethnocentrism. 
C) cultural relativism. 
D) monophobicism.

Question 13

In the U.S. ,professional gamblers,Armenian Americans,teenagers,and nudists are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A) cultures. 
B) countercultures. 
C) subcultures. 
D) contracultures. 
A) cultures. 
B) countercultures. 
C) subcultures. 
D) contracultures.

Question 14

Which sociological perspective would maintain that the laws of a society are created by the groups in power and help those groups maintain their superior status?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) global perspective 
A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) global perspective

Question 15

Which sociologist introduced the concept of culture lag to the discipline?

Accepted Answer

A) William Ogburn 
B) Antonio Gramsci 
C) Edward Sapir 
D) George Ritzer 
A) William Ogburn 
B) Antonio Gramsci 
C) Edward Sapir 
D) George Ritzer

Question 16

Diffusion is the

Accepted Answer

A) combination of existing cultural items into a form that did not previously exist. 
B) process of introducing new elements into a culture. 
C) process of making known or sharing the existence of an aspect of reality. 
D) process by which a cultural item is spread from group to group or society to society. 
A) combination of existing cultural items into a form that did not previously exist. 
B) process of introducing new elements into a culture. 
C) process of making known or sharing the existence of an aspect of reality. 
D) process by which a cultural item is spread from group to group or society to society.

Question 17

Bilingualism is the use of two or more languages

Accepted Answer

A) in all sectors of public and private life. 
B) in particular settings,such as workplaces or educational facilities,treating each language as equally legitimate. 
C) only in educational settings. 
D) only in workplaces. 
A) in all sectors of public and private life. 
B) in particular settings,such as workplaces or educational facilities,treating each language as equally legitimate. 
C) only in educational settings. 
D) only in workplaces.

Question 18

Discovery is the

Accepted Answer

A) combination of existing cultural items into a form that did not previously exist. 
B) process of introducing new elements into a culture. 
C) process of making known or sharing the existence of an aspect of reality. 
D) process by which cultural items spread to different groups. 
A) combination of existing cultural items into a form that did not previously exist. 
B) process of introducing new elements into a culture. 
C) process of making known or sharing the existence of an aspect of reality. 
D) process by which cultural items spread to different groups.

Question 19

The statement "Attempts to create bilingualism in the U.S.represent a case of subordinated language minorities seeking opportunities for self-expression" reflects the views of which sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) global perspective 
A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) global perspective

Question 20

Explain the differences among innovations,discoveries,inventions,and diffusion.Give examples of each to clarify the differences.

Accepted Answer

Innovations, discoveries, inventions, an

A society is

The belief that conformity to a single language helps to unify members of a society reflects which sociological perspective?

Which sociological perspective argues that subcultures often emerge because the dominant society has unsuccessfully attempted to suppress a practice regarded as improper,such as the use of illegal drugs?

Invention is the

A primitive tribe that cultivates the soil by hand has much more culture than a modern,computerized society.

Facing forward in an elevator can be considered a(n)

Countercultures typically thrive among the young because they have the least investment in the existing culture.

Given that cultural diffusion could upset the stability of a society,which perspective is most likely to argue that most cultures resist new cultural components that do not fit comfortably into their social system?

The employees of Indian call centers can be considered

Severe sanctions serve to punish those who violate informal norms.

An American traveling abroad observes locals eating chocolate covered crickets.While she does not partake herself,she does not judge the practice.She is exhibiting

In the U.S. ,professional gamblers,Armenian Americans,teenagers,and nudists are all examples of

Which sociological perspective would maintain that the laws of a society are created by the groups in power and help those groups maintain their superior status?

Which sociologist introduced the concept of culture lag to the discipline?

Diffusion is the

Bilingualism is the use of two or more languages

Discovery is the

The statement "Attempts to create bilingualism in the U.S.represent a case of subordinated language minorities seeking opportunities for self-expression" reflects the views of which sociological perspective?

Explain the differences among innovations,discoveries,inventions,and diffusion.Give examples of each to clarify the differences.

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Deviance,crime,and Social Control

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Global Inequality

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Exam 3: Culture

A society is

The belief that conformity to a single language helps to unify members of a society reflects which sociological perspective?

Which sociological perspective argues that subcultures often emerge because the dominant society has unsuccessfully attempted to suppress a practice regarded as improper,such as the use of illegal drugs?

Invention is the

A primitive tribe that cultivates the soil by hand has much more culture than a modern,computerized society.

Facing forward in an elevator can be considered a(n)

Countercultures typically thrive among the young because they have the least investment in the existing culture.

Given that cultural diffusion could upset the stability of a society,which perspective is most likely to argue that most cultures resist new cultural components that do not fit comfortably into their social system?

The employees of Indian call centers can be considered

Severe sanctions serve to punish those who violate informal norms.

An American traveling abroad observes locals eating chocolate covered crickets.While she does not partake herself,she does not judge the practice.She is exhibiting

In the U.S. ,professional gamblers,Armenian Americans,teenagers,and nudists are all examples of

Which sociological perspective would maintain that the laws of a society are created by the groups in power and help those groups maintain their superior status?

Which sociologist introduced the concept of culture lag to the discipline?

Diffusion is the

Bilingualism is the use of two or more languages

Discovery is the

The statement "Attempts to create bilingualism in the U.S.represent a case of subordinated language minorities seeking opportunities for self-expression" reflects the views of which sociological perspective?

Explain the differences among innovations,discoveries,inventions,and diffusion.Give examples of each to clarify the differences.

Understanding Sociology

Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction,social Structure,and Groups

The Mass Media

Deviance,crime,and Social Control

Stratification and Social Mobility in the United States

Global Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Stratification by Gender

Stratification by Age

The Family and Human Sexuality

Education

Religion

Government and the Economy

Health,population,and Environment

Social Movements and Social Change in the Global Community

Filters