Question 1

Sociobiology is the systematic study of

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A) the social structure within the animal kingdom. 
B) the interactions between humans and higher animal forms. 
C) the social bases of biological behavior. 
D) how biology affects human social behavior. 
A) the social structure within the animal kingdom. 
B) the interactions between humans and higher animal forms. 
C) the social bases of biological behavior. 
D) how biology affects human social behavior.

Question 2

Interactionists maintain that social stability requires a consensus and the support of a society's members.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a positive,formal sanction?

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A) Salary bonus. 
B) Demotion. 
C) Smile. 
D) Frown. 
A) Salary bonus. 
B) Demotion. 
C) Smile. 
D) Frown.

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Social scientists claim that it is not easy to identify a core culture in the United States.Why is this so?

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Social scientists argue that identifying

Question 7

Anthropologist Horace Miner's description of the body ritual among the Nacirema is used to show

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A) cultural differences in what is considered "beautiful." 
B) the effects of media on a person's body image. 
C) the ability to learn something new about society. 
D) how cultural sociology has evolved over the years. 
A) cultural differences in what is considered "beautiful." 
B) the effects of media on a person's body image. 
C) the ability to learn something new about society. 
D) how cultural sociology has evolved over the years.

Question 8

Diffusion can work through a variety of means,such as exploration and the influence of mass media.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Identify the various types of social norms and give an example of each.Describe the various sanctions associated with violations of the various social norm types.

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Social norms can be categorized into sev

Question 10

In American society,we often formalize norms into

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A) folkways. 
B) mores. 
C) laws. 
D) values. 
A) folkways. 
B) mores. 
C) laws. 
D) values.

Question 11

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?

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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 12

Which sociological perspective suggests that language and symbols offer a powerful way for a subculture to feel cohesive and maintain its identity?

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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 13

A U.S.sociologist receives a grant to study racial and religious prejudice among the people of southeast Asia.The sociologist makes a serious and unbiased effort to evaluate the norms,values,and customs of these groups in light of the distinctive cultures of which they are a part.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

According to research,the proportion of students who cheat is often higher among

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A) elementary school students. 
B) middle school students. 
C) high school students. 
D) college students. 
A) elementary school students. 
B) middle school students. 
C) high school students. 
D) college students.

Question 15

According to a May 2017 national survey,which of the following racial/ethnic groups considers health care to be one of the most important issues facing the nation?

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A) African Americans 
B) Asian Americans 
C) Latino(a)s 
D) Native Americans 
A) African Americans 
B) Asian Americans 
C) Latino(a)s 
D) Native Americans

Question 16

The tendency to assume that one's own culture and way of life represent the norm or are superior to all others is called

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A) culture shock. 
B) cultural relativism. 
C) ethnocentrism. 
D) value stability. 
A) culture shock. 
B) cultural relativism. 
C) ethnocentrism. 
D) value stability.

Question 17

Diffusion is the

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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 18

Informal norms are ________.

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A) norms governing everyday social behavior,the violation of which raises comparatively little concern 
B) deemed highly necessary to the welfare of a society 
C) made by a government for a society,interpreted by the courts,and backed by the power of the state 
D) None of these answers is correct. 
A) norms governing everyday social behavior,the violation of which raises comparatively little concern 
B) deemed highly necessary to the welfare of a society 
C) made by a government for a society,interpreted by the courts,and backed by the power of the state 
D) None of these answers is correct.

Question 19

Which of the following is a criticism of globalization?

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A) It creates a notion of cultural domination of the developing nations by the more affluent nations. 
B) It helps nations take their place in the world of commerce and brings in income. 
C) It helps people stay connected via the communications revolution. 
D) It gives nations access to knowledge that can improve living standards and save lives. 
A) It creates a notion of cultural domination of the developing nations by the more affluent nations. 
B) It helps nations take their place in the world of commerce and brings in income. 
C) It helps people stay connected via the communications revolution. 
D) It gives nations access to knowledge that can improve living standards and save lives.

Question 20

The established standards of behavior maintained by a society are referred to as

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A) symbols. 
B) sanctions. 
C) norms. 
D) argots. 
A) symbols. 
B) sanctions. 
C) norms. 
D) argots.

Sociobiology is the systematic study of

Interactionists maintain that social stability requires a consensus and the support of a society's members.

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

Which of the following is an example of a positive,formal sanction?

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

Social scientists claim that it is not easy to identify a core culture in the United States.Why is this so?

Anthropologist Horace Miner's description of the body ritual among the Nacirema is used to show

Diffusion can work through a variety of means,such as exploration and the influence of mass media.

Identify the various types of social norms and give an example of each.Describe the various sanctions associated with violations of the various social norm types.

In American society,we often formalize norms into

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?

Which sociological perspective suggests that language and symbols offer a powerful way for a subculture to feel cohesive and maintain its identity?

According to research,the proportion of students who cheat is often higher among

According to a May 2017 national survey,which of the following racial/ethnic groups considers health care to be one of the most important issues facing the nation?

The tendency to assume that one's own culture and way of life represent the norm or are superior to all others is called

Diffusion is the

Informal norms are ________.

Which of the following is a criticism of globalization?

The established standards of behavior maintained by a society are referred to as

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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Exam 3: Culture

Sociobiology is the systematic study of

Interactionists maintain that social stability requires a consensus and the support of a society's members.

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

Which of the following is an example of a positive,formal sanction?

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

Social scientists claim that it is not easy to identify a core culture in the United States.Why is this so?

Anthropologist Horace Miner's description of the body ritual among the Nacirema is used to show

Diffusion can work through a variety of means,such as exploration and the influence of mass media.

Identify the various types of social norms and give an example of each.Describe the various sanctions associated with violations of the various social norm types.

In American society,we often formalize norms into

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?

Which sociological perspective suggests that language and symbols offer a powerful way for a subculture to feel cohesive and maintain its identity?

According to research,the proportion of students who cheat is often higher among

According to a May 2017 national survey,which of the following racial/ethnic groups considers health care to be one of the most important issues facing the nation?

The tendency to assume that one's own culture and way of life represent the norm or are superior to all others is called

Diffusion is the

Informal norms are ________.

Which of the following is a criticism of globalization?

The established standards of behavior maintained by a society are referred to as

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

Filters