Question 1

Julia discovered a new bone in the monkey skeleton by chance.This is an example of the

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A)  chance effect. 
B)  serendipity effect. 
C)  Montenegro effect. 
D)  external pressures. 
E)  diffusion. 
A)  chance effect. 
B)  serendipity effect. 
C)  Montenegro effect. 
D)  external pressures. 
E)  diffusion. B

Question 2

When Harry returned from a business meeting in Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam,his wife asked him what he thought of the Vietnamese people.Harry replied,"They're primitive people who eat dog meat,drive wildly around town on motor scooters,and talk very fast." Harry's reply is as an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism. 
B)  cultural relativism. 
C)  cultural diffusion. 
D)  the self-fulfilling prophecy. 
E)  the relativist fallacy. 
A)  ethnocentrism. 
B)  cultural relativism. 
C)  cultural diffusion. 
D)  the self-fulfilling prophecy. 
E)  the relativist fallacy. A

Question 3

"When President Bush visited Queen Elizabeth II in England in 2003,he brought with him five of his personal chefs.The Queen was offended because she has a large staff of excellent cooks." First,define (in your own words)ethnocentrism.Then,explain why President Bush either was or was not being ethnocentric.

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture or ethnic group is superior to others, and the tendency to judge other cultures based on the standards of one's own. In this case, President Bush's actions could be seen as ethnocentric because he brought his own personal chefs to cook for the Queen, implying that American cuisine and culinary expertise were superior to that of the Queen's staff. This could be seen as a display of cultural superiority and a lack of respect for the Queen's own culinary traditions and staff. On the other hand, it's also possible that President Bush simply wanted to ensure that he and his delegation had food that they were familiar with and enjoyed, rather than making a statement about the superiority of American cuisine. Without further context or information about his intentions, it's difficult to definitively say whether his actions were ethnocentric or not.

Question 4

Which of the following statements best exemplifies the symbolic interactionist perspective on culture?

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A)  Norms and values unify a society and promote social stability. 
B)  Culture creates inequality because those in power control the media, education, and the political structures of a society. 
C)  Material culture, especially the media, creates inequalities specifically for women. 
D)  Cultural symbols allow societies to develop identities and interact with one another. 
E)  Material culture gives women more opportunities to accept inequality. 
A)  Norms and values unify a society and promote social stability. 
B)  Culture creates inequality because those in power control the media, education, and the political structures of a society. 
C)  Material culture, especially the media, creates inequalities specifically for women. 
D)  Cultural symbols allow societies to develop identities and interact with one another. 
E)  Material culture gives women more opportunities to accept inequality.

Question 5

_____ are the standards by which members of a particular culture define what is good or bad,moral or immoral,desirable or undesirable.

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A)  Languages 
B)  Norms 
C)  Mores 
D)  Values 
E)  Sanctions 
A)  Languages 
B)  Norms 
C)  Mores 
D)  Values 
E)  Sanctions

Question 6

Norms that members of society look upon as not being critical and that may be broken without severe punishment are

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A)  folkways. 
B)  mores. 
C)  laws. 
D)  sanctions. 
E)  rules. 
A)  folkways. 
B)  mores. 
C)  laws. 
D)  sanctions. 
E)  rules.

Question 7

Violation of a _____ is punishable by a political authority.

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A)  norm 
B)  folkway 
C)  more 
D)  law 
E)  rule 
A)  norm 
B)  folkway 
C)  more 
D)  law 
E)  rule

Question 8

Consider Figure 3.1.Between 1969 and 2009,Americans have become more accepting of premarital sex.Identify possible social changes that have influenced this change in American attitudes.

Accepted Answer

There are several possible social change

Question 9

Progress,equality and democracy are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  norms. 
B)  laws. 
C)  values. 
D)  ethics. 
E)  mores. 
A)  norms. 
B)  laws. 
C)  values. 
D)  ethics. 
E)  mores.

Question 10

One of the criticisms of cultural imperialism is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  requires sophisticated thought processes. 
B)  displaces local and authentic culture. 
C)  promotes U.S. culture. 
D)  results in cultural growth. 
E)  has no impact on local culture. 
A)  requires sophisticated thought processes. 
B)  displaces local and authentic culture. 
C)  promotes U.S. culture. 
D)  results in cultural growth. 
E)  has no impact on local culture.

Question 11

Many researchers and medical professionals have identified _____ as the root cause of obesity in American children and teens.

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A)  multiculturalism 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  subcultures 
D)  popular culture 
E)  countercultures 
A)  multiculturalism 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  subcultures 
D)  popular culture 
E)  countercultures

Question 12

Anthropologist George Murdock identified more than 600 cultural universals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a hallway,most people walk on the right side,allowing others to pass as needed.This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  norm. 
B)  more. 
C)  code. 
D)  sanction. 
E)  taboo. 
A)  norm. 
B)  more. 
C)  code. 
D)  sanction. 
E)  taboo.

Question 14

The textbook identifies several "building blocks" of culture.Identify and describe the four major building blocks and give an example of each from your personal experience.

Accepted Answer

The four major building blocks of cultur

Question 15

College students represent a

Accepted Answer

A)  counterculture. 
B)  common culture. 
C)  metaculture. 
D)  subculture. 
E)  transculture. 
A)  counterculture. 
B)  common culture. 
C)  metaculture. 
D)  subculture. 
E)  transculture.

Question 16

Carmen and her family moved to the United States when she was six.At their family home,Carmen and her family spoke Spanish and celebrated Mexican holidays.However,Carmen attended an English-speaking school and participated in American sports on the weekends.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural diffusion. 
B)  cultural imperialism. 
C)  cultural competence. 
D)  cultural integration. 
E)  cultural change. 
A)  cultural diffusion. 
B)  cultural imperialism. 
C)  cultural competence. 
D)  cultural integration. 
E)  cultural change.

Question 17

When cultural values,language,and/or beliefs spread to another society,a society experiences

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation. 
B)  borrowing. 
C)  culturing. 
D)  diffusion. 
E)  empathy. 
A)  adaptation. 
B)  borrowing. 
C)  culturing. 
D)  diffusion. 
E)  empathy.

Question 18

Children's language development is dependent upon instruction from adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A sense of confusion,uncertainty,disorientation,or anxiety that accompanies exposure to an unfamiliar way of life or environment is

Accepted Answer

A)  a cultural universal. 
B)  culture adaptation. 
C)  subculture. 
D)  counterculture. 
E)  culture shock. 
A)  a cultural universal. 
B)  culture adaptation. 
C)  subculture. 
D)  counterculture. 
E)  culture shock.

Question 20

Buildings,tools,music,and jewelry are examples of ___________ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  value 
B)  belief 
C)  behavioral 
D)  material 
E)  nonmaterial 
A)  value 
B)  belief 
C)  behavioral 
D)  material 
E)  nonmaterial

Julia discovered a new bone in the monkey skeleton by chance.This is an example of the

When Harry returned from a business meeting in Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam,his wife asked him what he thought of the Vietnamese people.Harry replied,"They're primitive people who eat dog meat,drive wildly around town on motor scooters,and talk very fast." Harry's reply is as an example of

Which of the following statements best exemplifies the symbolic interactionist perspective on culture?

_____ are the standards by which members of a particular culture define what is good or bad,moral or immoral,desirable or undesirable.

Norms that members of society look upon as not being critical and that may be broken without severe punishment are

Violation of a _____ is punishable by a political authority.

Consider Figure 3.1.Between 1969 and 2009,Americans have become more accepting of premarital sex.Identify possible social changes that have influenced this change in American attitudes.

Progress,equality and democracy are examples of

One of the criticisms of cultural imperialism is that it

Many researchers and medical professionals have identified _____ as the root cause of obesity in American children and teens.

Anthropologist George Murdock identified more than 600 cultural universals.

In a hallway,most people walk on the right side,allowing others to pass as needed.This is an example of a

The textbook identifies several "building blocks" of culture.Identify and describe the four major building blocks and give an example of each from your personal experience.

College students represent a

Carmen and her family moved to the United States when she was six.At their family home,Carmen and her family spoke Spanish and celebrated Mexican holidays.However,Carmen attended an English-speaking school and participated in American sports on the weekends.This is an example of

When cultural values,language,and/or beliefs spread to another society,a society experiences

Children's language development is dependent upon instruction from adults.

A sense of confusion,uncertainty,disorientation,or anxiety that accompanies exposure to an unfamiliar way of life or environment is

Buildings,tools,music,and jewelry are examples of ___________ culture.

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Julia discovered a new bone in the monkey skeleton by chance.This is an example of the

When Harry returned from a business meeting in Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam,his wife asked him what he thought of the Vietnamese people.Harry replied,"They're primitive people who eat dog meat,drive wildly around town on motor scooters,and talk very fast." Harry's reply is as an example of

Which of the following statements best exemplifies the symbolic interactionist perspective on culture?

_____ are the standards by which members of a particular culture define what is good or bad,moral or immoral,desirable or undesirable.

Norms that members of society look upon as not being critical and that may be broken without severe punishment are

Violation of a _____ is punishable by a political authority.

Consider Figure 3.1.Between 1969 and 2009,Americans have become more accepting of premarital sex.Identify possible social changes that have influenced this change in American attitudes.

Progress,equality and democracy are examples of

One of the criticisms of cultural imperialism is that it

Many researchers and medical professionals have identified _____ as the root cause of obesity in American children and teens.

Anthropologist George Murdock identified more than 600 cultural universals.

In a hallway,most people walk on the right side,allowing others to pass as needed.This is an example of a

The textbook identifies several "building blocks" of culture.Identify and describe the four major building blocks and give an example of each from your personal experience.

College students represent a

Carmen and her family moved to the United States when she was six.At their family home,Carmen and her family spoke Spanish and celebrated Mexican holidays.However,Carmen attended an English-speaking school and participated in American sports on the weekends.This is an example of

When cultural values,language,and/or beliefs spread to another society,a society experiences

Children's language development is dependent upon instruction from adults.

A sense of confusion,uncertainty,disorientation,or anxiety that accompanies exposure to an unfamiliar way of life or environment is

Buildings,tools,music,and jewelry are examples of ___________ culture.

Thinking Like A Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Socialization

Social Interaction And Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, And Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, And The Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification

Gender And Sexuality

Race And Ethnicity

Government And Politics

Families And Aging

Education & Religion

Health And Medicine

Population, Urbanization, And The Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, And Technology

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