Exam 5: Groups and Organizations

The ____________suggests that language not only expresses our thoughts and perceptions but also influences our perception of reality.

Neither society nor culture could exist without the other.

Most sociological examinations of high culture and popular culture focus primarily on the link between culture and social class.

Describe the importance of symbols in affecting our thoughts about class and status.

A____________ is a temporary but widely copied activity followed enthusiastically by large numbers of people. Most are short-lived novelties.

Which of the following is a matter of civil law?

"The Order," a white supremacist group, is opposed to most of the values shared by a majority of mainstream Americans. The Order has purchased weapons with the purpose of going after its enemies. This group is an example of a _____________.

Which of these statements about symbols is true?

Which statement about drives and reflexes is correct?

Which of these is not considered a component of nonmaterial culture?

In a six-square-block tract of downtown Boston, it is possible to purchase a bagel with cream cheese, dine on raw fish in a sushi bar, or grab a slice of pizza from a street vendor. This variety of food choices illustrates the process of __________.

In the United States, ____________might include using underarm deodorant and brushing one's teeth every day.

In all societies, certain core values frequently contradict with other values also considered important.

Sociologists use the term ____________for the practice of judging all other cultures by one's own culture, assuming that one's own way of life is superior to all others.

Language communicates about reality, but it cannot influence the reality it describes.

Which of these statements about cultural universals is false?

Anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski suggested that culture helps people meet their basic needs. Which of these is not one of the categories of needs identified by Malinowski?

The United States is considered a homogeneous society, meaning that it consists of people who are from largely similar social, religious, political, and economic backgrounds.

Not all norms are of equal importance; ____________are written down and involve specific punishments for violators. Laws are the most common type; they have been codified and may be enforced by sanctions.

Most sociologists are in agreement that____________ .