Exam 5: Groups and Organizations

Groups such as the beatniks of the 1950s, the drug enthusiasts of the 1970s, and members of religious cults reject some or many of culture's basic norms and values. These groups are called____________ .

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Question 21

____________state what behavior is inappropriate or unacceptable. Laws that prohibit drinking and driving and "netiquette" that preclude you from typing e-mails in all caps are examples.

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Question 22

A ____________is a currently valued style of behavior, thinking, or appearance that is longer lasting and more widespread than a fad.

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Question 23

Which of these is the best example of the concept of cultural lag?

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Question 24

According to sociologist Robin Williams, the core value of ____________pushes Americans to want things to be bigger, better, and faster.

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Question 25

A ____________is a category of people who share distinguishing attributes, beliefs, values, and/or norms that set them apart in some significant manner from the dominant culture.

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Question 26

provide ideals of beliefs about behavior but do not state explicitly how we should behave; are established rules of behavior or standards for conduct.

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Question 27

Which of these statements regarding language is true?

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Question 28

Some nations, such as Sweden, are referred to as ____________, which means that they include people who share a common culture and who are typically from similar social, religious, political, and economic backgrounds.

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Question 29

Cooking, games, and clothing are examples of _____________.

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Question 30

Define the concept of cultural imperialism.

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Question 31

Sociologists use the term ____________for the disorientation that people feel when they encounter cultures radically different from their own that challenge their own taken-for-granted assumptions about life.

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Question 32

Some nations, such as the United States, are referred to as____________ , which means that they include people who are dissimilar in regard to social characteristics such as religion, income, or race/ethnicity.

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Question 33

____________consists of activities, products, and services, such as rock concerts, spectator sports, movies, and television soap operas and situation comedies, that are assumed to appeal primarily to members of the middle and working classes.

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Question 34

____________refers to the wide range of cultural differences found between and within nations. It may be the result of natural or social circumstances.

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Question 35

Which of the following is not a way in which language and gender are intertwined?

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Question 36

Because cultures tend to be integrated, all parts of any given culture will tend to change at the same pace.

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Question 37

____________consists of the physical or tangible creations that members of a society make, use, and share.

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Question 38

Distinguish between the concepts of high culture and popular culture, and explain why some argue that this distinction is disappearing. Discuss Bourdieu's concept of cultural capital as it relates to types of culture and social class.

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Question 39

Explain why culture for humans may be compared with instincts for other animals.

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Question 40

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Groups such as the beatniks of the 1950s, the drug enthusiasts of the 1970s, and members of religious cults reject some or many of culture's basic norms and values. These groups are called____________ .

____________state what behavior is inappropriate or unacceptable. Laws that prohibit drinking and driving and "netiquette" that preclude you from typing e-mails in all caps are examples.

A ____________is a currently valued style of behavior, thinking, or appearance that is longer lasting and more widespread than a fad.

Which of these is the best example of the concept of cultural lag?

According to sociologist Robin Williams, the core value of ____________pushes Americans to want things to be bigger, better, and faster.

A ____________is a category of people who share distinguishing attributes, beliefs, values, and/or norms that set them apart in some significant manner from the dominant culture.

provide ideals of beliefs about behavior but do not state explicitly how we should behave; are established rules of behavior or standards for conduct.

Which of these statements regarding language is true?

Some nations, such as Sweden, are referred to as ____________, which means that they include people who share a common culture and who are typically from similar social, religious, political, and economic backgrounds.

Cooking, games, and clothing are examples of _____________.

Define the concept of cultural imperialism.

Sociologists use the term ____________for the disorientation that people feel when they encounter cultures radically different from their own that challenge their own taken-for-granted assumptions about life.

Some nations, such as the United States, are referred to as____________ , which means that they include people who are dissimilar in regard to social characteristics such as religion, income, or race/ethnicity.

____________consists of activities, products, and services, such as rock concerts, spectator sports, movies, and television soap operas and situation comedies, that are assumed to appeal primarily to members of the middle and working classes.

____________refers to the wide range of cultural differences found between and within nations. It may be the result of natural or social circumstances.

Which of the following is not a way in which language and gender are intertwined?

Because cultures tend to be integrated, all parts of any given culture will tend to change at the same pace.

____________consists of the physical or tangible creations that members of a society make, use, and share.

Distinguish between the concepts of high culture and popular culture, and explain why some argue that this distinction is disappearing. Discuss Bourdieu's concept of cultural capital as it relates to types of culture and social class.

Explain why culture for humans may be compared with instincts for other animals.

The Sociological Perspective and Research Process

Culture

Socialization

Social Structure and Interaction in Everyday Life

Deviance and Crime

Class and Stratification in the United States

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Families and Intimate Relationships

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy in Global Perspective

Health, Health Care, and Disability

Population and Urbanization

Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change

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Exam 5: Groups and Organizations

Groups such as the beatniks of the 1950s, the drug enthusiasts of the 1970s, and members of religious cults reject some or many of culture's basic norms and values. These groups are called____________ .

____________state what behavior is inappropriate or unacceptable. Laws that prohibit drinking and driving and "netiquette" that preclude you from typing e-mails in all caps are examples.

A ____________is a currently valued style of behavior, thinking, or appearance that is longer lasting and more widespread than a fad.

Which of these is the best example of the concept of cultural lag?

According to sociologist Robin Williams, the core value of ____________pushes Americans to want things to be bigger, better, and faster.

A ____________is a category of people who share distinguishing attributes, beliefs, values, and/or norms that set them apart in some significant manner from the dominant culture.

____________provide ideals of beliefs about behavior but do not state explicitly how we should behave; ____________are established rules of behavior or standards for conduct.

Which of these statements regarding language is true?

Some nations, such as Sweden, are referred to as ____________, which means that they include people who share a common culture and who are typically from similar social, religious, political, and economic backgrounds.

Cooking, games, and clothing are examples of _____________.

Define the concept of cultural imperialism.

Sociologists use the term ____________for the disorientation that people feel when they encounter cultures radically different from their own that challenge their own taken-for-granted assumptions about life.

Some nations, such as the United States, are referred to as____________ , which means that they include people who are dissimilar in regard to social characteristics such as religion, income, or race/ethnicity.

____________consists of activities, products, and services, such as rock concerts, spectator sports, movies, and television soap operas and situation comedies, that are assumed to appeal primarily to members of the middle and working classes.

____________refers to the wide range of cultural differences found between and within nations. It may be the result of natural or social circumstances.

Which of the following is not a way in which language and gender are intertwined?

Because cultures tend to be integrated, all parts of any given culture will tend to change at the same pace.

____________consists of the physical or tangible creations that members of a society make, use, and share.

Distinguish between the concepts of high culture and popular culture, and explain why some argue that this distinction is disappearing. Discuss Bourdieu's concept of cultural capital as it relates to types of culture and social class.

Explain why culture for humans may be compared with instincts for other animals.

The Sociological Perspective and Research Process

Culture

Socialization

Social Structure and Interaction in Everyday Life

Deviance and Crime

Class and Stratification in the United States

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Families and Intimate Relationships

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy in Global Perspective

Health, Health Care, and Disability

Population and Urbanization

Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change

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provide ideals of beliefs about behavior but do not state explicitly how we should behave; are established rules of behavior or standards for conduct.