Question 1

Americans and western Europeans are the only groups that express ethnocentrism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the new cultural studies perspective, culture

Accepted Answer

A)  is ephemeral and constantly changing. 
B)  prevents deviance from occurring. 
C)  provides stability in society. 
D)  does not include popular or widely understood artifacts. 
A)  is ephemeral and constantly changing. 
B)  prevents deviance from occurring. 
C)  provides stability in society. 
D)  does not include popular or widely understood artifacts.

Question 3

The growth of media conglomerates means that fewer organizations are involved in producing and distributing culture. Which of the following is not a consequence of this growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  There may be less diversity in content of the media. 
B)  People may conform to the interests of the dominant groups without realizing they are doing so. 
C)  Cultural messages in the media become more homogeneous. 
D)  Over time, there inevitably will be a single corporation controlling all media sources. 
A)  There may be less diversity in content of the media. 
B)  People may conform to the interests of the dominant groups without realizing they are doing so. 
C)  Cultural messages in the media become more homogeneous. 
D)  Over time, there inevitably will be a single corporation controlling all media sources.

Question 4

What did Max Weber find about the relationship between Protestantism and capitalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  By promoting the values of selfless service and compassion for those who are suffering, Protestantism effectively worked against the interests of an emerging capitalist economy. 
B)  Capitalism effectively corrupted Protestantism, turning wealth into a sign of divine favoritism and salvation. 
C)  By promoting a strong work ethic and a need to display material success as a sign of religious salvation, the Protestant work ethic indirectly but effectively promoted the interests of an emerging capitalist economy. 
D)  Because the doctrines of capitalism are fundamentally inconsistent with the practices of capitalism, they are incompatible. 
A)  By promoting the values of selfless service and compassion for those who are suffering, Protestantism effectively worked against the interests of an emerging capitalist economy. 
B)  Capitalism effectively corrupted Protestantism, turning wealth into a sign of divine favoritism and salvation. 
C)  By promoting a strong work ethic and a need to display material success as a sign of religious salvation, the Protestant work ethic indirectly but effectively promoted the interests of an emerging capitalist economy. 
D)  Because the doctrines of capitalism are fundamentally inconsistent with the practices of capitalism, they are incompatible.

Question 5

Which topic would a sociologist working in cultural studies be most likely to study?

Accepted Answer

A)  How disagreements related to incompatible values are resolved 
B)  How television programs portray subcultures 
C)  How sexual mores differ across cultures 
D)  How norms related to interactions with the elderly have changed over time 
A)  How disagreements related to incompatible values are resolved 
B)  How television programs portray subcultures 
C)  How sexual mores differ across cultures 
D)  How norms related to interactions with the elderly have changed over time

Question 6

Define culture and illustrate three of its functions, using examples from your own life.

Accepted Answer

Culture can be defined as the shared bel

Question 7

With its focus on the increasing importance of material culture, cultural studies is most closely related to

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism. 
B)  conflict theory. 
C)  symbolic interaction. 
D)  feminist theory. 
A)  functionalism. 
B)  conflict theory. 
C)  symbolic interaction. 
D)  feminist theory.

Question 8

From the perspective of cultural relativism, in order to understand a particular cultural practice, we must know

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A)  how much harm it does. 
B)  whether or not it is practiced by the majority of people in a society. 
C)  the cultural values that it is based on. 
D)  how it compares to the practices of our own culture. 
A)  how much harm it does. 
B)  whether or not it is practiced by the majority of people in a society. 
C)  the cultural values that it is based on. 
D)  how it compares to the practices of our own culture.

Question 9

Define cultural hegemony. Provide two examples.

Accepted Answer

Cultural hegemony refers to the dominati

Question 10

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 11

Which statement would a classical sociologist be most likely to make?

Accepted Answer

A)  In recent years, architecture has changed to make buildings more accessible to individuals with disabilities. 
B)  In recent years, norms regarding interactions with marginalized groups, such as LGBTQ individuals, have changed markedly. 
C)  In recent years, music videos have become one of the most popular ways to experience music. 
D)  In recent years, e-books have become increasingly popular among young adults. 
A)  In recent years, architecture has changed to make buildings more accessible to individuals with disabilities. 
B)  In recent years, norms regarding interactions with marginalized groups, such as LGBTQ individuals, have changed markedly. 
C)  In recent years, music videos have become one of the most popular ways to experience music. 
D)  In recent years, e-books have become increasingly popular among young adults.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of nonmaterial culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Media 
B)  Artwork 
C)  Ideas 
D)  Cars 
A)  Media 
B)  Artwork 
C)  Ideas 
D)  Cars

Question 13

Sapir and Whorf believed that language determines what people think because language forces people to perceive the world in particular ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the relationship between other animals and humans, according to scientists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biology determines most social behavior in humans and other animals. 
B)  The natural environment is the biggest determinant of human behavior. 
C)  Other animals lack the elaborate symbol-based forms of knowing and communication that are common in human societies. 
D)  Other animals and humans are identical with regard to social behavior. 
A)  Biology determines most social behavior in humans and other animals. 
B)  The natural environment is the biggest determinant of human behavior. 
C)  Other animals lack the elaborate symbol-based forms of knowing and communication that are common in human societies. 
D)  Other animals and humans are identical with regard to social behavior.

Question 15

In their day-to-day lives, most people

Accepted Answer

A)  have to consciously think about their cultural practices. 
B)  take the expectations of their culture for granted. 
C)  spend a lot of time questioning why they engage in certain behaviors. 
D)  ignore their own cultural traditions. 
A)  have to consciously think about their cultural practices. 
B)  take the expectations of their culture for granted. 
C)  spend a lot of time questioning why they engage in certain behaviors. 
D)  ignore their own cultural traditions.

Question 16

As it invaded countries, ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also called ISIL and Daesh) often destroyed ancient, precious monuments and artwork. How can this be understood using the concept of cultural capital?

Accepted Answer

A)  The monuments were deemed important by the culture that ISIS sought to supplant. By destroying them, ISIS sought to destroy that culture. 
B)  The monuments were literally in their way, and their destruction was a matter of expediency. 
C)  The monuments could be converted to cash if they were properly disassembled, so ISIS destroyed them to prevent it. 
D)  The monuments were simply irrelevant, and ISIS needed the materials to build houses and roads. 
A)  The monuments were deemed important by the culture that ISIS sought to supplant. By destroying them, ISIS sought to destroy that culture. 
B)  The monuments were literally in their way, and their destruction was a matter of expediency. 
C)  The monuments could be converted to cash if they were properly disassembled, so ISIS destroyed them to prevent it. 
D)  The monuments were simply irrelevant, and ISIS needed the materials to build houses and roads.

Question 17

Identify the five characteristics of culture and discuss why each is important.

Accepted Answer

The five characteristics of culture are

Question 18

Which of the following statements is false with regard to beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shared beliefs hold people in a group or society together. 
B)  Beliefs are the basis for many norms and values in a society. 
C)  Beliefs must be true in order for them to guide human behavior. 
D)  Beliefs may be so strongly held that it is difficult to consider any contradictory information. 
A)  Shared beliefs hold people in a group or society together. 
B)  Beliefs are the basis for many norms and values in a society. 
C)  Beliefs must be true in order for them to guide human behavior. 
D)  Beliefs may be so strongly held that it is difficult to consider any contradictory information.

Question 19

Which quotation is most clearly an example of extreme ethnocentrism?

Accepted Answer

A)  We must also acknowledge the pain and suffering reflected in the stories of Native Americans who had long resided on this land prior to the arrival of European newcomers. 
B)  Where did any other subgroup of people (other than White people) contribute to civilization? 
C)  We're one American family, and when any part of our family starts to feel separate or second-class or targeted, it tears at the very fabric of our nation. 
D)  We honor the vast contributions Jewish Americans have made to our world, and we recommit to standing up for the traditions we believe in and the values we share. 
A)  We must also acknowledge the pain and suffering reflected in the stories of Native Americans who had long resided on this land prior to the arrival of European newcomers. 
B)  Where did any other subgroup of people (other than White people) contribute to civilization? 
C)  We're one American family, and when any part of our family starts to feel separate or second-class or targeted, it tears at the very fabric of our nation. 
D)  We honor the vast contributions Jewish Americans have made to our world, and we recommit to standing up for the traditions we believe in and the values we share.

Question 20

Subcultures are defined as groups whose values and norms of behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  stand in direct opposition to those of the dominant culture. 
B)  differ to some degree from those of the dominant culture. 
C)  have eclipsed those of the dominant culture. 
D)  rigidly adhere to those of the dominant culture. 
A)  stand in direct opposition to those of the dominant culture. 
B)  differ to some degree from those of the dominant culture. 
C)  have eclipsed those of the dominant culture. 
D)  rigidly adhere to those of the dominant culture.

Americans and western Europeans are the only groups that express ethnocentrism.

According to the new cultural studies perspective, culture

The growth of media conglomerates means that fewer organizations are involved in producing and distributing culture. Which of the following is not a consequence of this growth?

What did Max Weber find about the relationship between Protestantism and capitalism?

Which topic would a sociologist working in cultural studies be most likely to study?

Define culture and illustrate three of its functions, using examples from your own life.

With its focus on the increasing importance of material culture, cultural studies is most closely related to

From the perspective of cultural relativism, in order to understand a particular cultural practice, we must know

Define cultural hegemony. Provide two examples.

Conflict theorists view culture in which of the following ways?

Which statement would a classical sociologist be most likely to make?

Which of the following is an example of nonmaterial culture?

Sapir and Whorf believed that language determines what people think because language forces people to perceive the world in particular ways.

What is the relationship between other animals and humans, according to scientists?

In their day-to-day lives, most people

As it invaded countries, ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also called ISIL and Daesh) often destroyed ancient, precious monuments and artwork. How can this be understood using the concept of cultural capital?

Identify the five characteristics of culture and discuss why each is important.

Which of the following statements is false with regard to beliefs?

Which quotation is most clearly an example of extreme ethnocentrism?

Subcultures are defined as groups whose values and norms of behavior

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Exam 2: Culture

Americans and western Europeans are the only groups that express ethnocentrism.

According to the new cultural studies perspective, culture

The growth of media conglomerates means that fewer organizations are involved in producing and distributing culture. Which of the following is not a consequence of this growth?

What did Max Weber find about the relationship between Protestantism and capitalism?

Which topic would a sociologist working in cultural studies be most likely to study?

Define culture and illustrate three of its functions, using examples from your own life.

With its focus on the increasing importance of material culture, cultural studies is most closely related to

From the perspective of cultural relativism, in order to understand a particular cultural practice, we must know

Define cultural hegemony. Provide two examples.

Conflict theorists view culture in which of the following ways?

Which statement would a classical sociologist be most likely to make?

Which of the following is an example of nonmaterial culture?

Sapir and Whorf believed that language determines what people think because language forces people to perceive the world in particular ways.

What is the relationship between other animals and humans, according to scientists?

In their day-to-day lives, most people

As it invaded countries, ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also called ISIL and Daesh) often destroyed ancient, precious monuments and artwork. How can this be understood using the concept of cultural capital?

Identify the five characteristics of culture and discuss why each is important.

Which of the following statements is false with regard to beliefs?

Which quotation is most clearly an example of extreme ethnocentrism?

Subcultures are defined as groups whose values and norms of behavior

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