Question 1

Even within a single nation,certain segments of the populace develop cultural patterns that differ from the patterns of the dominant society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A member of a rural Indian tribe in Central America who moves to a large city,such as Mexico City,will probably experience

Accepted Answer

A) cultural relativity. 
B) cultural diffusion. 
C) culture shock. 
D) cultural integration. 
A) cultural relativity. 
B) cultural diffusion. 
C) culture shock. 
D) cultural integration. C

Question 3

Which sociological perspective would argue 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

An abstract system of word meanings and symbols for all aspects of culture is called

Accepted Answer

A) a material culture. 
B) sanctioning. 
C) language. 
D) an argot. 
A) a material culture. 
B) sanctioning. 
C) language. 
D) an argot.

Question 5

The feminist perspective holds that gender-related language contributes to the traditional acceptance of men and women entering certain occupations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Wearing two different-colored socks and a tie that does not match the shirt with which it is being worn are examples of violations of folkways and informal norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

Countercultures thrive among the elderly,especially the baby boomer generation of the 1960s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of an ethnocentric view of bilingualism?

Accepted Answer

A) Efforts to introduce a constitutional amendment declaring English as the nation's official language 
B) Efforts to establish the proper form for bilingual programs 
C) Efforts to mandate the instruction of children who are not fluent in English 
D) Efforts to maintain English as a Second Language programs in schools with a majority of immigrant children 
A) Efforts to introduce a constitutional amendment declaring English as the nation's official language 
B) Efforts to establish the proper form for bilingual programs 
C) Efforts to mandate the instruction of children who are not fluent in English 
D) Efforts to maintain English as a Second Language programs in schools with a majority of immigrant children

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of an ethnocentric belief?

Accepted Answer

A) Viewing Middle Eastern countries as developed and equal counterparts 
B) Acknowledging that the child-rearing practice of African cultures are successful 
C) Being repelled by the American practice of living in a household with dogs and cats 
D) Appreciating the Hindu religion's belief that cows are sacred 
A) Viewing Middle Eastern countries as developed and equal counterparts 
B) Acknowledging that the child-rearing practice of African cultures are successful 
C) Being repelled by the American practice of living in a household with dogs and cats 
D) Appreciating the Hindu religion's belief that cows are sacred

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a cultural universal?

Accepted Answer

A) Athletic sports 
B) War 
C) Money restrictions 
D) Education 
A) Athletic sports 
B) War 
C) Money restrictions 
D) Education

Question 12

English-speaking people in the U.S.commonly use words whose origins are from various African,Asian,and non-English-speaking European cultures.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) nonmaterial culture. 
B) cultural diffusion. 
C) cultural shock. 
D) cultural relativity. 
A) nonmaterial culture. 
B) cultural diffusion. 
C) cultural shock. 
D) cultural relativity.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Innovations, discoveries, inventions, an

Question 14

A worker is frequently late,takes extended "coffee breaks," and makes numerous mistakes while working on important tasks.As a result of poor performance,the worker is fired.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a sanction. 
B) a law. 
C) cultural diffusion. 
D) replication. 
A) a sanction. 
B) a law. 
C) cultural diffusion. 
D) replication.

Question 15

Which of the following concepts employs the kind of value neutrality in scientific study that Max Weber saw as being so important?

Accepted Answer

A) Xenocentrism 
B) Cultural integration 
C) Cultural relativism 
D) Ethnocentrism 
A) Xenocentrism 
B) Cultural integration 
C) Cultural relativism 
D) Ethnocentrism

Question 16

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 17

John is pulled over by a police officer for speeding on the Pennsylvania turnpike.He is given a fine of $120.00 and sent on his way.The fine is considered a

Accepted Answer

A) more. 
B) sanction. 
C) norm. 
D) law. 
A) more. 
B) sanction. 
C) norm. 
D) law.

Question 18

Define the term ethnocentrism and discuss why functionalists and conflict theorists disagree over the utility of ethnocentrism.

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's o

Question 19

Sociobiology is founded on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An ultraconservative militia group,such as the Ohio Defense Force,is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) dominant culture. 
B) counterculture. 
C) material culture. 
D) dominant ideology. 
A) dominant culture. 
B) counterculture. 
C) material culture. 
D) dominant ideology.

Even within a single nation,certain segments of the populace develop cultural patterns that differ from the patterns of the dominant society.

A member of a rural Indian tribe in Central America who moves to a large city,such as Mexico City,will probably experience

Which sociological perspective would argue 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?

An abstract system of word meanings and symbols for all aspects of culture is called

The feminist perspective holds that gender-related language contributes to the traditional acceptance of men and women entering certain occupations.

Wearing two different-colored socks and a tie that does not match the shirt with which it is being worn are examples of violations of folkways and informal norms.

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

Countercultures thrive among the elderly,especially the baby boomer generation of the 1960s.

Which of the following is an example of an ethnocentric view of bilingualism?

Which of the following is an example of an ethnocentric belief?

Which of the following is considered a cultural universal?

English-speaking people in the U.S.commonly use words whose origins are from various African,Asian,and non-English-speaking European cultures.This is an example of

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

A worker is frequently late,takes extended "coffee breaks," and makes numerous mistakes while working on important tasks.As a result of poor performance,the worker is fired.This is an example of

Which of the following concepts employs the kind of value neutrality in scientific study that Max Weber saw as being so important?

John is pulled over by a police officer for speeding on the Pennsylvania turnpike.He is given a fine of $120.00 and sent on his way.The fine is considered a

Define the term ethnocentrism and discuss why functionalists and conflict theorists disagree over the utility of ethnocentrism.

Sociobiology is founded on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

An ultraconservative militia group,such as the Ohio Defense Force,is an example of

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Exam 3: Culture

Even within a single nation,certain segments of the populace develop cultural patterns that differ from the patterns of the dominant society.

A member of a rural Indian tribe in Central America who moves to a large city,such as Mexico City,will probably experience

Which sociological perspective would argue 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?

An abstract system of word meanings and symbols for all aspects of culture is called

The feminist perspective holds that gender-related language contributes to the traditional acceptance of men and women entering certain occupations.

Wearing two different-colored socks and a tie that does not match the shirt with which it is being worn are examples of violations of folkways and informal norms.

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

Countercultures thrive among the elderly,especially the baby boomer generation of the 1960s.

Which of the following is an example of an ethnocentric view of bilingualism?

Which of the following is an example of an ethnocentric belief?

Which of the following is considered a cultural universal?

English-speaking people in the U.S.commonly use words whose origins are from various African,Asian,and non-English-speaking European cultures.This is an example of

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

A worker is frequently late,takes extended "coffee breaks," and makes numerous mistakes while working on important tasks.As a result of poor performance,the worker is fired.This is an example of

Which of the following concepts employs the kind of value neutrality in scientific study that Max Weber saw as being so important?

John is pulled over by a police officer for speeding on the Pennsylvania turnpike.He is given a fine of $120.00 and sent on his way.The fine is considered a

Define the term ethnocentrism and discuss why functionalists and conflict theorists disagree over the utility of ethnocentrism.

Sociobiology is founded on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

An ultraconservative militia group,such as the Ohio Defense Force,is an example of

Understanding Sociology

Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction, groups, and Social Structure

Mass Media and Social Media

Deviance, crime, and Social Control

Stratification and Social Mobility in the United States

Global Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Stratification by Gender

The Family and Intimate Relationships

Education and Religion

Government and the Economy

Health, population, and the Environment

Social Change in the Global Community

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