Question 1

Which of the following is true about culture in the United States?

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A)  Groups have different traditions but share a broader culture. 
B)  Groups have different traditions and do not share a culture. 
C)  Groups have independent cultural experiences. 
D)  Groups have independent cultural traditions and do not learn a similar culture. 
A)  Groups have different traditions but share a broader culture. 
B)  Groups have different traditions and do not share a culture. 
C)  Groups have independent cultural experiences. 
D)  Groups have independent cultural traditions and do not learn a similar culture.

Question 2

The term deadnaming refers to the use of a transgender individual's old name rather than their new, affirmed name. Deadnaming is not only hurtful but also overtly harmful. The practice of deadnaming, which is often associated with other behaviors that demean and marginalize trans individuals, reflects the use of language to

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A)  transmit culture. 
B)  impose an identity. 
C)  offer solidarity. 
D)  transform society. 
A)  transmit culture. 
B)  impose an identity. 
C)  offer solidarity. 
D)  transform society.

Question 3

Mass median refers to channels of communication that

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A)  are available to wide segments of the population. 
B)  serve as counterpoints to popular culture. 
C)  support an ethnorelativistic point of view. 
D)  actively oppress marginalized groups. 
A)  are available to wide segments of the population. 
B)  serve as counterpoints to popular culture. 
C)  support an ethnorelativistic point of view. 
D)  actively oppress marginalized groups.

Question 4

The digital divide demonstrates there is equality in access to the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Members of a subculture

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A)  are never well integrated into the dominant culture. 
B)  share the same practices, values, and beliefs as the members of the dominant culture. 
C)  exist within and share some elements of the dominant culture. 
D)  are indistinguishable from members of the dominant culture. 
A)  are never well integrated into the dominant culture. 
B)  share the same practices, values, and beliefs as the members of the dominant culture. 
C)  exist within and share some elements of the dominant culture. 
D)  are indistinguishable from members of the dominant culture.

Question 6

Which statement about values and behavior is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Values are explicit standards that specify acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. 
B)  Values are invariably a source of cultural cohesion. 
C)  Values are determined by a culture's norms. 
D)  Values are abstract statements that guide behavior. 
A)  Values are explicit standards that specify acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. 
B)  Values are invariably a source of cultural cohesion. 
C)  Values are determined by a culture's norms. 
D)  Values are abstract statements that guide behavior.

Question 7

Both nonmaterial culture and material culture are important to understanding society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The theoretical perspective that examines how culture creates group identity from diverse cultural meanings is

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism. 
B)  conflict theory. 
C)  symbolic interaction. 
D)  new cultural studies. 
A)  functionalism. 
B)  conflict theory. 
C)  symbolic interaction. 
D)  new cultural studies.

Question 9

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

Question 10

Which statement about social media is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of social media is decreasing. 
B)  Social media has no meaningful "real-life" importance. 
C)  Young people regard social media as largely irrelevant. 
D)  There are almost two billion Facebook users. 
A)  The use of social media is decreasing. 
B)  Social media has no meaningful "real-life" importance. 
C)  Young people regard social media as largely irrelevant. 
D)  There are almost two billion Facebook users.

Question 11

Cultural capital refers to cultural resources that

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A)  can easily be sold. 
B)  are deemed worthy. 
C)  give enjoyment to many. 
D)  reside only in museums. 
A)  can easily be sold. 
B)  are deemed worthy. 
C)  give enjoyment to many. 
D)  reside only in museums.

Question 12

According to researchers who study culture and language,

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A)  terms like "handicapped" do not stigmatize people. 
B)  culture and language are unrelated. 
C)  terms for race are accurate depictions of human history. 
D)  language affects people's perception of reality. 
A)  terms like "handicapped" do not stigmatize people. 
B)  culture and language are unrelated. 
C)  terms for race are accurate depictions of human history. 
D)  language affects people's perception of reality.

Question 13

Define culture shock and use an example to illustrate how it can affect a person within their own society.

Accepted Answer

Culture shock is the feeling of disorien

Question 14

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that

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A)  reality is the result of social inequality. 
B)  language provides the lens 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 lens 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 15

The simpler the society, the more likely its culture will be internally diverse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Some argue that many of the recent conflicts in the world are the result of a struggle between the values of a consumer-based, capitalist Western culture and the

Accepted Answer

A)  influence of socialist cultures. 
B)  values of a merchant-based Eastern culture. 
C)  traditional values of local communities. 
D)  global environmental movement. 
A)  influence of socialist cultures. 
B)  values of a merchant-based Eastern culture. 
C)  traditional values of local communities. 
D)  global environmental movement.

Question 17

Which of the following was organized by a counterculture in support of its values?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville. 
B)  The Women's March on Washington 
C)  St. Patrick's Day Marches 
D)  The March for Science 
A)  The Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville. 
B)  The Women's March on Washington 
C)  St. Patrick's Day Marches 
D)  The March for Science

Question 18

How are appeals to ethnocentrism being used in public discourse and political life today? Why has the use of ethnocentrism proven to be such a potent political tool?

Accepted Answer

Appeals to ethnocentrism are being used

Question 19

Culture is best described as

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A)  unitary. 
B)  monolithic. 
C)  singular. 
D)  multifaceted. 
A)  unitary. 
B)  monolithic. 
C)  singular. 
D)  multifaceted.

Question 20

Recent research on the content of television programs has found that

Accepted Answer

A)  the popular media has been influential in expanding the boundaries of what is considered female beauty. 
B)  the working class is now depicted as composed of intelligent and involved members of society. 
C)  there has been a recent increase in the portrayal of gays and lesbians. 
D)  images of racism have increased despite the decline of racism within the larger society. 
A)  the popular media has been influential in expanding the boundaries of what is considered female beauty. 
B)  the working class is now depicted as composed of intelligent and involved members of society. 
C)  there has been a recent increase in the portrayal of gays and lesbians. 
D)  images of racism have increased despite the decline of racism within the larger society.

Which of the following is true about culture in the United States?

Mass median refers to channels of communication that

The digital divide demonstrates there is equality in access to the Internet.

Members of a subculture

Which statement about values and behavior is accurate?

Both nonmaterial culture and material culture are important to understanding society.

The theoretical perspective that examines how culture creates group identity from diverse cultural meanings is

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

Which statement about social media is the most accurate?

Cultural capital refers to cultural resources that

According to researchers who study culture and language,

Define culture shock and use an example to illustrate how it can affect a person within their own society.

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that

The simpler the society, the more likely its culture will be internally diverse.

Some argue that many of the recent conflicts in the world are the result of a struggle between the values of a consumer-based, capitalist Western culture and the

Which of the following was organized by a counterculture in support of its values?

How are appeals to ethnocentrism being used in public discourse and political life today? Why has the use of ethnocentrism proven to be such a potent political tool?

Culture is best described as

Recent research on the content of television programs has found that

Sociological Perspective

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

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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Exam 2: Culture

Which of the following is true about culture in the United States?

Mass median refers to channels of communication that

The digital divide demonstrates there is equality in access to the Internet.

Members of a subculture

Which statement about values and behavior is accurate?

Both nonmaterial culture and material culture are important to understanding society.

The theoretical perspective that examines how culture creates group identity from diverse cultural meanings is

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

Which statement about social media is the most accurate?

Cultural capital refers to cultural resources that

According to researchers who study culture and language,

Define culture shock and use an example to illustrate how it can affect a person within their own society.

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that

The simpler the society, the more likely its culture will be internally diverse.

Some argue that many of the recent conflicts in the world are the result of a struggle between the values of a consumer-based, capitalist Western culture and the

Which of the following was organized by a counterculture in support of its values?

How are appeals to ethnocentrism being used in public discourse and political life today? Why has the use of ethnocentrism proven to be such a potent political tool?

Culture is best described as

Recent research on the content of television programs has found that

Sociological Perspective

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

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

Filters