Question 1

Assessing a society by its own cultural standards is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  cultural universals 
C)  multiculturalism 
D)  cultural relativism 
A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  cultural universals 
C)  multiculturalism 
D)  cultural relativism

Question 2

Discuss the rise of nationalism as a response to a globalizing world. How do you explain this phenomenon when globalization seems to lead to homogenization of culture in so many ways? Use at least two examples discussed in the text and class to illustrate your points.

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The answer of Discuss the rise of nationalism as a...

Question 3

Semiotics is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis of nonverbal cultural meanings 
B)  study of language 
C)  analysis of verbal cultural meanings 
D)  of culture's role in everyday life 
A)  analysis of nonverbal cultural meanings 
B)  study of language 
C)  analysis of verbal cultural meanings 
D)  of culture's role in everyday life

Question 4

Based on his or her view of the modern world, which sociological theorist most likely agrees with the following statement about industrial society: Increased specialization in a growing division of labor will benefit industrial society by increasing the bonds of social cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Max Weber 
B)  Karl Marx 
C)  Ann Swidler 
D)  Émile Durkheim 
A)  Max Weber 
B)  Karl Marx 
C)  Ann Swidler 
D)  Émile Durkheim

Question 5

Most sociologists agree that the effect of social media on young adults' sense of themselves is:

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A)  always positive 
B)  more often positive than negative 
C)  more often negative than positive 
D)  always negative 
A)  always positive 
B)  more often positive than negative 
C)  more often negative than positive 
D)  always negative

Question 6

For most of our existence as a species, humans have lived in what type of societies?

Accepted Answer

A)  agrarian 
B)  industrial 
C)  horticultural and pastoral 
D)  hunting and gathering 
A)  agrarian 
B)  industrial 
C)  horticultural and pastoral 
D)  hunting and gathering

Question 7

Judging other cultures by the standards of one's own is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  assimilation 
B)  cultural relativism 
C)  ethnocentrism 
D)  multiculturalism 
A)  assimilation 
B)  cultural relativism 
C)  ethnocentrism 
D)  multiculturalism

Question 8

The idea that you should not cheat during this exam is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural universal 
B)  material good 
C)  norm 
D)  symbol 
A)  cultural universal 
B)  material good 
C)  norm 
D)  symbol

Question 9

Which type of society saw the advent of the nation-state?

Accepted Answer

A)  agrarian 
B)  hunting and gathering 
C)  industrial 
D)  postindustrial 
A)  agrarian 
B)  hunting and gathering 
C)  industrial 
D)  postindustrial

Question 10

The fact that all societies have incest taboos as a cultural universal means all societies have the same norms regarding sexual regulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your text discusses how Chinese culture has changed over the past 30 years. Drawing from this discussion, examine how American culture has changed in your lifetime as well as what elements have stayed the same. Discuss at least two major factors that have driven these changes in American culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your text discusses how Chinese culture has...

Question 12

An example of assimilation would be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A young man who immigrated to the United States from Japan speaks English but also meets weekly with a group of Japanese Americans to eat traditional Japanese food. 
B)  A group of students at a local college start a club for immigrants from South Korea. 
C)  A family from Mexico moves to the United States and adopts mainstream U.S. cultural practices but at the same time loses many of its Mexican cultural practices. 
D)  After immigrating to the United States, a young woman from China adopts some American cultural practices but still closely identifies with her country of origin. 
A)  A young man who immigrated to the United States from Japan speaks English but also meets weekly with a group of Japanese Americans to eat traditional Japanese food. 
B)  A group of students at a local college start a club for immigrants from South Korea. 
C)  A family from Mexico moves to the United States and adopts mainstream U.S. cultural practices but at the same time loses many of its Mexican cultural practices. 
D)  After immigrating to the United States, a young woman from China adopts some American cultural practices but still closely identifies with her country of origin.

Question 13

MATCHING
-Form of dress, sounds of speech, and modes of eating are all elements used to communicate.

Accepted Answer

A) Signifier 
B) Norm 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Sociobiology 
E) Cultural universal
F)Colonialism 
A) Signifier 
B) Norm 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Sociobiology 
E) Cultural universal
F)Colonialism

Question 14

MATCHING
-Some nation-states have accumulated power by taking control of resources beyond their home territories.

Accepted Answer

A) Signifier 
B) Norm 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Sociobiology 
E) Cultural universal
F)Colonialism 
A) Signifier 
B) Norm 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Sociobiology 
E) Cultural universal
F)Colonialism

Question 15

Draw a map of your bedroom, labeling at least three material objects it contains. How are these objects signifiers of American culture and the subcultures to which you belong?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Draw a map of your bedroom, labeling...

Question 16

Although most societies today are organized into nation-states, industrialized societies were the first nation-states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to sociologist Ann Swidler, we all possess cultural "tool kits," which:

Accepted Answer

A)  are the same over the course of an individual's life 
B)  are the same for all members of society 
C)  are independent of the circumstances individuals find themselves in 
D)  include a variety of social scripts that we can draw on 
A)  are the same over the course of an individual's life 
B)  are the same for all members of society 
C)  are independent of the circumstances individuals find themselves in 
D)  include a variety of social scripts that we can draw on

Question 18

The linguistic relativity hypothesis was developed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chomsky and Vidal 
B)  Durkheim and Weber 
C)  Picard and Riker 
D)  Sapir and Whorf 
A)  Chomsky and Vidal 
B)  Durkheim and Weber 
C)  Picard and Riker 
D)  Sapir and Whorf

Question 19

MATCHING
-Some societies have different rules about marriage, but basically all societies have marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) Signifier 
B) Norm 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Sociobiology 
E) Cultural universal
F)Colonialism 
A) Signifier 
B) Norm 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Sociobiology 
E) Cultural universal
F)Colonialism

Question 20

According to sociologists, why would "rooting" be considered an instinct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rooting is a type of behavior that evolved over time. 
B)  Rooting behaviors differ across societies. 
C)  It is a biologically fixed pattern of action. 
D)  This instinct developed as a result of how individuals experience stress. 
A)  Rooting is a type of behavior that evolved over time. 
B)  Rooting behaviors differ across societies. 
C)  It is a biologically fixed pattern of action. 
D)  This instinct developed as a result of how individuals experience stress.

Assessing a society by its own cultural standards is known as:

Discuss the rise of nationalism as a response to a globalizing world. How do you explain this phenomenon when globalization seems to lead to homogenization of culture in so many ways? Use at least two examples discussed in the text and class to illustrate your points.

Semiotics is the:

Based on his or her view of the modern world, which sociological theorist most likely agrees with the following statement about industrial society: Increased specialization in a growing division of labor will benefit industrial society by increasing the bonds of social cohesion?

Most sociologists agree that the effect of social media on young adults' sense of themselves is:

For most of our existence as a species, humans have lived in what type of societies?

Judging other cultures by the standards of one's own is known as:

The idea that you should not cheat during this exam is an example of a:

Which type of society saw the advent of the nation-state?

The fact that all societies have incest taboos as a cultural universal means all societies have the same norms regarding sexual regulation.

Your text discusses how Chinese culture has changed over the past 30 years. Drawing from this discussion, examine how American culture has changed in your lifetime as well as what elements have stayed the same. Discuss at least two major factors that have driven these changes in American culture.

An example of assimilation would be which of the following?

MATCHING -Form of dress, sounds of speech, and modes of eating are all elements used to communicate.

MATCHING -Some nation-states have accumulated power by taking control of resources beyond their home territories.

Draw a map of your bedroom, labeling at least three material objects it contains. How are these objects signifiers of American culture and the subcultures to which you belong?

Although most societies today are organized into nation-states, industrialized societies were the first nation-states.

According to sociologist Ann Swidler, we all possess cultural "tool kits," which:

The linguistic relativity hypothesis was developed by:

MATCHING -Some societies have different rules about marriage, but basically all societies have marriage.

According to sociologists, why would "rooting" be considered an instinct?

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Assessing a society by its own cultural standards is known as:

Discuss the rise of nationalism as a response to a globalizing world. How do you explain this phenomenon when globalization seems to lead to homogenization of culture in so many ways? Use at least two examples discussed in the text and class to illustrate your points.

Semiotics is the:

Based on his or her view of the modern world, which sociological theorist most likely agrees with the following statement about industrial society: Increased specialization in a growing division of labor will benefit industrial society by increasing the bonds of social cohesion?

Most sociologists agree that the effect of social media on young adults' sense of themselves is:

For most of our existence as a species, humans have lived in what type of societies?

Judging other cultures by the standards of one's own is known as:

The idea that you should not cheat during this exam is an example of a:

Which type of society saw the advent of the nation-state?

The fact that all societies have incest taboos as a cultural universal means all societies have the same norms regarding sexual regulation.

Your text discusses how Chinese culture has changed over the past 30 years. Drawing from this discussion, examine how American culture has changed in your lifetime as well as what elements have stayed the same. Discuss at least two major factors that have driven these changes in American culture.

An example of assimilation would be which of the following?

MATCHING -Form of dress, sounds of speech, and modes of eating are all elements used to communicate.

MATCHING -Some nation-states have accumulated power by taking control of resources beyond their home territories.

Draw a map of your bedroom, labeling at least three material objects it contains. How are these objects signifiers of American culture and the subcultures to which you belong?

Although most societies today are organized into nation-states, industrialized societies were the first nation-states.

According to sociologist Ann Swidler, we all possess cultural "tool kits," which:

The linguistic relativity hypothesis was developed by:

MATCHING -Some societies have different rules about marriage, but basically all societies have marriage.

According to sociologists, why would "rooting" be considered an instinct?

What Is Sociology

Asking and Answering Sociological Questions

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction and Everyday Life in the Age of the Internet

Groups, Networks, and Organizations

Conformity, Deviance, and Crime

Stratification, Class, and Inequality

Global Inequality

Gender Inequality

Ethnicity and Race

Aging

Government, Political Power, and Social Movements

Work and Economic Life

Families and Intimate Relationships

Education

Religion in Modern Society

The Sociology of the Body: Health, Illness, and Sexuality

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Globalization in a Changing World

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