Question 1

Describe three ways in which culture can change, illustrating with current examples.

Accepted Answer

Culture can change in several ways, and

Question 2

Explain how language reinforces patterns of inequality in society. Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Language can reinforce patterns of inequ

Question 3

In every society, the dominant culture is

Accepted Answer

A)  the only culture in society. 
B)  the culture of the most powerful group. 
C)  strongly influenced by minority subcultures. 
D)  always the culture of the majority of people. 
A)  the only culture in society. 
B)  the culture of the most powerful group. 
C)  strongly influenced by minority subcultures. 
D)  always the culture of the majority of people.

Question 4

The Smith family always has the latest model of luxury vehicles even though they don't really need new vehicles every year. They also have the latest smartphones, tablets, and e-readers and a wide range of other luxury goods that they often manage to display to others. The Smith family is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  conspicuous consumption. 
B)  counter-austerity. 
C)  economic posturing. 
D)  financial reciprocity. 
A)  conspicuous consumption. 
B)  counter-austerity. 
C)  economic posturing. 
D)  financial reciprocity.

Question 5

Which statement is consistent with the reflection hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Media elites deliberately try to manipulate what is on television in order to destroy traditional values. 
B)  As society has become more accepting of multiracial families, more multiracial families have been seen on television. 
C)  Popular media makes up a fantasy world that neither influences nor is influenced by society. 
D)  The media is trying to reshape society so that the rich and powerful will remain in power. 
A)  Media elites deliberately try to manipulate what is on television in order to destroy traditional values. 
B)  As society has become more accepting of multiracial families, more multiracial families have been seen on television. 
C)  Popular media makes up a fantasy world that neither influences nor is influenced by society. 
D)  The media is trying to reshape society so that the rich and powerful will remain in power.

Question 6

. The richness of American culture stems from

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A)  its western European roots and their continued dominance. 
B)  the many traditions that different groups have brought to this society. 
C)  the acceptance of a common culture defined by the majority. 
D)  the willingness of immigrants to accept that traditional American culture. 
A)  its western European roots and their continued dominance. 
B)  the many traditions that different groups have brought to this society. 
C)  the acceptance of a common culture defined by the majority. 
D)  the willingness of immigrants to accept that traditional American culture.

Question 7

Content analyses of media show that there are patterns for how race, gender, and social class are presented. For example, research on the content of television reveals that

Accepted Answer

A)  during prime time, the majority of television characters are women. 
B)  Hispanics have caught up with Whites and are now equally well represented on television. 
C)  more women are shown in professional roles, and beauty has become much less important. 
D)  racial and gender stereotypes continue to dominate on television. 
A)  during prime time, the majority of television characters are women. 
B)  Hispanics have caught up with Whites and are now equally well represented on television. 
C)  more women are shown in professional roles, and beauty has become much less important. 
D)  racial and gender stereotypes continue to dominate on television.

Question 8

The text describes an experiment in which students did without media, including cell phones, television, and other devices. Students reported they felt

Accepted Answer

A)  more connected to their friends. 
B)  alienated, isolated, and detached. 
C)  relieved since they were not pressured to respond to others. 
D)  anxious at first, but they came to enjoy their tech vacations. 
A)  more connected to their friends. 
B)  alienated, isolated, and detached. 
C)  relieved since they were not pressured to respond to others. 
D)  anxious at first, but they came to enjoy their tech vacations.

Question 9

As an element of culture, language is important because

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A)  it enables a person to become a part of society. 
B)  it permits the formation of culture 
C)  it enables us to learn social skills. 
D)  All of these choices are true. 
A)  it enables a person to become a part of society. 
B)  it permits the formation of culture 
C)  it enables us to learn social skills. 
D)  All of these choices are true.

Question 10

People may kneel during the national anthem or be moved by the sight of teddy bears or religious items in memorial displays for the victims of mass shootings because

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Sanctions are always necessary in order to control people's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true of postmodernism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It places a strong emphasis on the economic basis of behavior. 
B)  To postmodern theorists, culture is a series of images that may be interpreted in a number of ways. 
C)  Postmodernism places a strong emphasis on the unifying features of culture. 
D)  Traditions are the most important aspects of culture. 
A)  It places a strong emphasis on the economic basis of behavior. 
B)  To postmodern theorists, culture is a series of images that may be interpreted in a number of ways. 
C)  Postmodernism places a strong emphasis on the unifying features of culture. 
D)  Traditions are the most important aspects of culture.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is false regarding how conflict theorists view culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural conflict may be driven by intense group hatred. 
B)  Culture is dominated by economic interests. 
C)  Culture promotes solidarity within society. 
D)  Culture is produced within institutions that perpetuate inequality. 
A)  Cultural conflict may be driven by intense group hatred. 
B)  Culture is dominated by economic interests. 
C)  Culture promotes solidarity within society. 
D)  Culture is produced within institutions that perpetuate inequality.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements about values is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Values define what is considered desirable and morally correct. 
B)  Values are not effective guides for behavior because they are too abstract. 
C)  Societal values are actually realized or achieved most of the time. 
D)  Values almost always create conflict. 
A)  Values define what is considered desirable and morally correct. 
B)  Values are not effective guides for behavior because they are too abstract. 
C)  Societal values are actually realized or achieved most of the time. 
D)  Values almost always create conflict.

Question 16

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.

Question 17

Cultural relativism is the idea that

Accepted Answer

A)  a phenomenon should be understood and judged only in relation its cultural context. 
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 phenomenon should be understood and judged only in relation its cultural context. 
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 18

Ethnocentrism

Accepted Answer

A)  can be subtle or extreme. 
B)  can be practiced only by dominant groups. 
C)  encourages intergroup understanding. 
D)  is another word for cultural relativism. 
A)  can be subtle or extreme. 
B)  can be practiced only by dominant groups. 
C)  encourages intergroup understanding. 
D)  is another word for cultural relativism.

Question 19

Norms, values, laws, and customs are all examples of _____ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  high 
B)  material 
C)  nonmaterial 
D)  nontraditional 
A)  high 
B)  material 
C)  nonmaterial 
D)  nontraditional

Describe three ways in which culture can change, illustrating with current examples.

Explain how language reinforces patterns of inequality in society. Provide an example.

In every society, the dominant culture is

Which statement is consistent with the reflection hypothesis?

. The richness of American culture stems from

Content analyses of media show that there are patterns for how race, gender, and social class are presented. For example, research on the content of television reveals that

The text describes an experiment in which students did without media, including cell phones, television, and other devices. Students reported they felt

As an element of culture, language is important because

People may kneel during the national anthem or be moved by the sight of teddy bears or religious items in memorial displays for the victims of mass shootings because

Sanctions are always necessary in order to control people's behavior.

Which of the following is true of postmodernism?

Which of the following statements is false regarding how conflict theorists view culture?

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

Which of the following statements about values is true?

According to symbolic interactionists, culture

Cultural relativism is the idea that

Ethnocentrism

Norms, values, laws, and customs are all examples of _____ culture.

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Exam 2: Culture

Describe three ways in which culture can change, illustrating with current examples.

Explain how language reinforces patterns of inequality in society. Provide an example.

In every society, the dominant culture is

Which statement is consistent with the reflection hypothesis?

. The richness of American culture stems from

Content analyses of media show that there are patterns for how race, gender, and social class are presented. For example, research on the content of television reveals that

The text describes an experiment in which students did without media, including cell phones, television, and other devices. Students reported they felt

As an element of culture, language is important because

People may kneel during the national anthem or be moved by the sight of teddy bears or religious items in memorial displays for the victims of mass shootings because

Sanctions are always necessary in order to control people's behavior.

Which of the following is true of postmodernism?

Which of the following statements is false regarding how conflict theorists view culture?

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

Which of the following statements about values is true?

According to symbolic interactionists, culture

Cultural relativism is the idea that

Ethnocentrism

Norms, values, laws, and customs are all examples of _____ culture.

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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