Question 1

White supremacists are an example of a counterculture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The abstract standards that define the ideal principles of a society are called _.

Accepted Answer

A)  beliefs 
B)  values 
C)  myths 
D)  mores 
A)  beliefs 
B)  values 
C)  myths 
D)  mores

Question 3

Cultural relativism is the idea that

Accepted Answer

A)  a phenomena should be understood and judged only in relation to the cultural context in which it appears. 
B)  things should be viewed from one's own point of view. 
C)  culture is diffused throughout the world. 
D)  cultures are created in reaction to social change. 
A)  a phenomena should be understood and judged only in relation to the cultural context in which it appears. 
B)  things should be viewed from one's own point of view. 
C)  culture is diffused throughout the world. 
D)  cultures are created in reaction to social change.

Question 4

The digital divide refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  inequality based on access to electronic information. 
B)  differences in technology. 
C)  differences in perception of 
D)  None of the answer choices are correct. 
A)  inequality based on access to electronic information. 
B)  differences in technology. 
C)  differences in perception of 
D)  None of the answer choices are correct.

Question 5

The theoretical approach that is based on the idea that one can discover the normal social order through disrupting it is referred to as _.

Accepted Answer

A)  dramaturgy 
B)  ethnomethodology 
C)  exchange theory 
D)  impression management 
A)  dramaturgy 
B)  ethnomethodology 
C)  exchange theory 
D)  impression management

Question 6

theorists are most likely to emphasize that cultural norms and beliefs integrate people into groups and create social bonds.

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalist 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Symbolic interactionist 
D)  New cultural studies 
A)  Functionalist 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Symbolic interactionist 
D)  New cultural studies

Question 7

According to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, social reality is defined through language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss and give examples of cultural hegemony.

Accepted Answer

Cultural hegemony refers to the dominati

Question 9

The reflection hypothesis contends that

Accepted Answer

A)  media organizations create popular values. 
B)  the mass media reflects the values of the general population. 
C)  nonmaterial culture shapes material culture. 
D)  the media tries to appeal to the rich and powerful. 
A)  media organizations create popular values. 
B)  the mass media reflects the values of the general population. 
C)  nonmaterial culture shapes material culture. 
D)  the media tries to appeal to the rich and powerful.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a counterculture?

Accepted Answer

A)  White supremacist 
B)  Feminist 
C)  Irish Americans 
D)  Anglo Americans 
A)  White supremacist 
B)  Feminist 
C)  Irish Americans 
D)  Anglo Americans

Question 11

Those behaviors that bring the most serious sanctions are called _.

Accepted Answer

A)  folkways 
B)  mores 
C)  taboos 
D)  laws 
A)  folkways 
B)  mores 
C)  taboos 
D)  laws

Question 12

The cultures of groups whose values and norms differ to some extent from those of the dominant culture are called _.

Accepted Answer

A)  countercultures 
B)  subcultures 
C)  popular cultures 
D)  postmodern cultures 
A)  countercultures 
B)  subcultures 
C)  popular cultures 
D)  postmodern cultures

Question 13

Today, almost all sociologists would agree that

Accepted Answer

A)  language determines what people think. 
B)  culture determines language. 
C)  language and culture are inextricably linked and each shapes the other. 
D)  there is no relationship between language and culture. 
A)  language determines what people think. 
B)  culture determines language. 
C)  language and culture are inextricably linked and each shapes the other. 
D)  there is no relationship between language and culture.

Question 14

Which of these is true regarding cultural diversity in society?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is rare for a society to be diverse. 
B)  Diversity is very characteristic of American society. 
C)  Many very technologically simple societies actually have the most cultural diversity. 
D)  As societies become more complex, the more the culture will be internally uniform and consistent across all groups. 
A)  It is rare for a society to be diverse. 
B)  Diversity is very characteristic of American society. 
C)  Many very technologically simple societies actually have the most cultural diversity. 
D)  As societies become more complex, the more the culture will be internally uniform and consistent across all groups.

Question 15

Define and give examples of culture lag.

Accepted Answer

Culture lag refers to the time it takes

Question 16

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  reality is the result of social inequality. 
B)  language provides the category through which social reality is defined. 
C)  there is no relationship between language and culture. 
D)  language reflects social differences and therefore material culture. 
A)  reality is the result of social inequality. 
B)  language provides the category through which social reality is defined. 
C)  there is no relationship between language and culture. 
D)  language reflects social differences and therefore material culture.

Question 17

People stand during the national anthem and are emotionally moved by the display of a cross or the Star of David because

Accepted Answer

A)  these symbols are innately significant. 
B)  of the significance people bestow on them as cultural symbols. 
C)  crosses and stars are instinctually moving to people. 
D)  people innately know how to behave when facing these symbols. 
A)  these symbols are innately significant. 
B)  of the significance people bestow on them as cultural symbols. 
C)  crosses and stars are instinctually moving to people. 
D)  people innately know how to behave when facing these symbols.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about prime time media?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are often the large majority of characters. 
B)  Women are presented as professionals late in their careers. 
C)  Black women are accurately depicted. 
D)  Men are a large majority of the characters shown. 
A)  Women are often the large majority of characters. 
B)  Women are presented as professionals late in their careers. 
C)  Black women are accurately depicted. 
D)  Men are a large majority of the characters shown.

Question 19

The digital divide reflects equality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss the role of cultural values in creating social stability and as the source of social conflict; give examples.

Accepted Answer

Cultural values play a significant role

White supremacists are an example of a counterculture.

The abstract standards that define the ideal principles of a society are called _.

Cultural relativism is the idea that

The digital divide refers to:

The theoretical approach that is based on the idea that one can discover the normal social order through disrupting it is referred to as _.

theorists are most likely to emphasize that cultural norms and beliefs integrate people into groups and create social bonds.

According to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, social reality is defined through language.

Discuss and give examples of cultural hegemony.

The reflection hypothesis contends that

Which of the following is an example of a counterculture?

Those behaviors that bring the most serious sanctions are called _.

The cultures of groups whose values and norms differ to some extent from those of the dominant culture are called _.

Today, almost all sociologists would agree that

Which of these is true regarding cultural diversity in society?

Define and give examples of culture lag.

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that:

People stand during the national anthem and are emotionally moved by the display of a cross or the Star of David because

Which of the following is true about prime time media?

The digital divide reflects equality.

Discuss the role of cultural values in creating social stability and as the source of social conflict; give examples.

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White supremacists are an example of a counterculture.

The abstract standards that define the ideal principles of a society are called _.

Cultural relativism is the idea that

The digital divide refers to:

The theoretical approach that is based on the idea that one can discover the normal social order through disrupting it is referred to as _.

theorists are most likely to emphasize that cultural norms and beliefs integrate people into groups and create social bonds.

According to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, social reality is defined through language.

Discuss and give examples of cultural hegemony.

The reflection hypothesis contends that

Which of the following is an example of a counterculture?

Those behaviors that bring the most serious sanctions are called _.

The cultures of groups whose values and norms differ to some extent from those of the dominant culture are called _.

Today, almost all sociologists would agree that

Which of these is true regarding cultural diversity in society?

Define and give examples of culture lag.

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that:

People stand during the national anthem and are emotionally moved by the display of a cross or the Star of David because

Which of the following is true about prime time media?

The digital divide reflects equality.

Discuss the role of cultural values in creating social stability and as the source of social conflict; give examples.

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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