Question 1

The symbolic aspects of culture are less real and important than the actual reality of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People generally follow norms for behavior because they

Accepted Answer

A)  only fear serious punishment for violations. 
B)  have thought about all their actions and act in the way they find most efficient. 
C)  are physically forced to do so. 
D)  have learned and internalized the common expectations for behavior. 
A)  only fear serious punishment for violations. 
B)  have thought about all their actions and act in the way they find most efficient. 
C)  are physically forced to do so. 
D)  have learned and internalized the common expectations for behavior.

Question 3

is an interdisciplinary field that builds on symbolic interactionism and is often critical of classical sociological approaches.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural studies 
B)  Conflict analysis 
C)  Communication studies 
D)  Critical sociology 
A)  Cultural studies 
B)  Conflict analysis 
C)  Communication studies 
D)  Critical sociology

Question 4

Mores are

Accepted Answer

A)  the ordinary customs of different group cultures. 
B)  strict norms that control moral and ethical behavior. 
C)  often upheld through laws that bring serious repercussions. 
D)  norms that provide strict codes of behavior. 
A)  the ordinary customs of different group cultures. 
B)  strict norms that control moral and ethical behavior. 
C)  often upheld through laws that bring serious repercussions. 
D)  norms that provide strict codes of behavior.

Question 5

Classical sociologists placed most emphasis on .

Accepted Answer

A)  material culture 
B)  nonmaterial culture 
C)  real culture 
D)  cultural constructions 
A)  material culture 
B)  nonmaterial culture 
C)  real culture 
D)  cultural constructions

Question 6

Which of the following is true about the meanings of symbols?

Accepted Answer

A)  They depend on the culture in which they appear. 
B)  They have no influence on human behavior. 
C)  They are inherent in the symbol itself. 
D)  They are always the same, regardless of the context in which they exist. 
A)  They depend on the culture in which they appear. 
B)  They have no influence on human behavior. 
C)  They are inherent in the symbol itself. 
D)  They are always the same, regardless of the context in which they exist.

Question 7

Discuss the impact of the mass media on racial perception in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

The mass media has a significant impact

Question 8

Define cultural capital; give two examples.

Accepted Answer

Cultural capital refers to the knowledge

Question 9

Identify the five characteristics of culture.

Accepted Answer

The five characteristics of culture are:

Question 10

Material culture consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  objects created in a given culture. 
B)  ideas and beliefs of a group of people. 
C)  laws, customs, and ideas. 
D)  ideas about what is right and wrong. 
A)  objects created in a given culture. 
B)  ideas and beliefs of a group of people. 
C)  laws, customs, and ideas. 
D)  ideas about what is right and wrong.

Question 11

Norms govern every situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Conflict theorists view culture in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  A form of integration 
B)  Controlled by economic monopolies 
C)  Multiple interests 
D)  A form of stability around other areas of conflict 
A)  A form of integration 
B)  Controlled by economic monopolies 
C)  Multiple interests 
D)  A form of stability around other areas of conflict

Question 13

Explain why sanctions are usually not necessary in order to enforce cultural norms.

Accepted Answer

Sanctions are usually not necessary to e

Question 14

People frequently question the practices of their own culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When one aspect of culture changes more slowly than other aspects, sociologists call this cultural

Accepted Answer

A)  leveling. 
B)  obstructions. 
C)  lag. 
D)  construction. 
A)  leveling. 
B)  obstructions. 
C)  lag. 
D)  construction.

Question 16

Freedom, democracy, and equal opportunity are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  sanctions. 
B)  functions. 
C)  values. 
D)  mores. 
A)  sanctions. 
B)  functions. 
C)  values. 
D)  mores.

Question 17

Whereas earlier immigrants to the U.S. were predominantly from Europe, today most new immigrants come to the U.S. from _.

Accepted Answer

A)  Southern and Eastern Europe 
B)  Asia and Latin America 
C)  the Middle East and Africa 
D)  South America and the Caribbean 
A)  Southern and Eastern Europe 
B)  Asia and Latin America 
C)  the Middle East and Africa 
D)  South America and the Caribbean

Question 18

Language reflects the value placed on different groups in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The specific cultural expectations for how to behave in a given situation are called _.

Accepted Answer

A)  norms 
B)  directives 
C)  belief-based actualizations 
D)  culture-constructs 
A)  norms 
B)  directives 
C)  belief-based actualizations 
D)  culture-constructs

Question 20

According to symbolic interactionists, culture

Accepted Answer

A)  serves the interests of powerful groups. 
B)  creates group identity from diverse cultural meaning. 
C)  provides coherence and stability to society. 
D)  is unpredictable and constantly changing. 
A)  serves the interests of powerful groups. 
B)  creates group identity from diverse cultural meaning. 
C)  provides coherence and stability to society. 
D)  is unpredictable and constantly changing.

The symbolic aspects of culture are less real and important than the actual reality of life.

People generally follow norms for behavior because they

is an interdisciplinary field that builds on symbolic interactionism and is often critical of classical sociological approaches.

Mores are

Classical sociologists placed most emphasis on .

Which of the following is true about the meanings of symbols?

Discuss the impact of the mass media on racial perception in the U.S.

Define cultural capital; give two examples.

Identify the five characteristics of culture.

Material culture consists of

Norms govern every situation.

Conflict theorists view culture in which of the following ways?

Explain why sanctions are usually not necessary in order to enforce cultural norms.

People frequently question the practices of their own culture.

When one aspect of culture changes more slowly than other aspects, sociologists call this cultural

Freedom, democracy, and equal opportunity are examples of:

Whereas earlier immigrants to the U.S. were predominantly from Europe, today most new immigrants come to the U.S. from _.

Language reflects the value placed on different groups in society.

The specific cultural expectations for how to behave in a given situation are called _.

According to symbolic interactionists, culture

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The symbolic aspects of culture are less real and important than the actual reality of life.

People generally follow norms for behavior because they

is an interdisciplinary field that builds on symbolic interactionism and is often critical of classical sociological approaches.

Mores are

Classical sociologists placed most emphasis on .

Which of the following is true about the meanings of symbols?

Discuss the impact of the mass media on racial perception in the U.S.

Define cultural capital; give two examples.

Identify the five characteristics of culture.

Material culture consists of

Norms govern every situation.

Conflict theorists view culture in which of the following ways?

Explain why sanctions are usually not necessary in order to enforce cultural norms.

People frequently question the practices of their own culture.

When one aspect of culture changes more slowly than other aspects, sociologists call this cultural

Freedom, democracy, and equal opportunity are examples of:

Whereas earlier immigrants to the U.S. were predominantly from Europe, today most new immigrants come to the U.S. from _.

Language reflects the value placed on different groups in society.

The specific cultural expectations for how to behave in a given situation are called _.

According to symbolic interactionists, culture

The Sociological Perspective

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

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