Question 1

Norms that members of a society consider very important because they maintain moral and ethical behavior are called

Accepted Answer

A)  folkways. 
B)  sanctions. 
C)  mores. 
D)  law. 
E)  cultures. 
A)  folkways. 
B)  sanctions. 
C)  mores. 
D)  law. 
E)  cultures.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about culture is accurate?

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A)  Culture is innate. 
B)  People construct nonmaterial but not material culture. 
C)  Each generation creates its own culture. 
D)  Individuals have little control over culture. 
E)  Culture is adaptive and always changing. 
A)  Culture is innate. 
B)  People construct nonmaterial but not material culture. 
C)  Each generation creates its own culture. 
D)  Individuals have little control over culture. 
E)  Culture is adaptive and always changing.

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of a subculture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kentucky Republicans 
B)  Pennsylvania Amish 
C)  Michigan Militia 
D)  Minnesota Farmers 
E)  California Teachers 
A)  Kentucky Republicans 
B)  Pennsylvania Amish 
C)  Michigan Militia 
D)  Minnesota Farmers 
E)  California Teachers

Question 4

The anti-immigration laws of the 19ᵗʰ and 20ᵗʰ century serve as examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  integration. 
B)  amalgamation. 
C)  cultural relativism. 
D)  political mistakes. 
E)  ethnocentrism. 
A)  integration. 
B)  amalgamation. 
C)  cultural relativism. 
D)  political mistakes. 
E)  ethnocentrism.

Question 5

At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards,singer Taylor Swift received an award for best female video.When Kanye West grabbed Swift's microphone and announced that Beyonce should have won,which norms did he violate? Were they folkways,mores,or laws?

Accepted Answer

At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, when

Question 6

As a discipline,sociology promotes

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism. 
B)  cultural relativism. 
C)  civility. 
D)  values 
E)  mores. 
A)  ethnocentrism. 
B)  cultural relativism. 
C)  civility. 
D)  values 
E)  mores.

Question 7

In every society,children begin to learn language without instruction.In fact,by the age of 6,the average child knows approximately _____ words.

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 
B)  2500 
C)  4000 
D)  8000 
E)  10000 
A)  1000 
B)  2500 
C)  4000 
D)  8000 
E)  10000

Question 8

Compared with folkways and most norms,laws are

Accepted Answer

A)  taboo. 
B)  informal. 
C)  vague. 
D)  enforced. 
E)  conditional. 
A)  taboo. 
B)  informal. 
C)  vague. 
D)  enforced. 
E)  conditional.

Question 9

On a hot summer afternoon,Mark wore a pair of boots and a parka to the public swimming pool.This is a violation of which type of norm?

Accepted Answer

A)  folkway 
B)  more 
C)  law 
D)  sanction 
E)  commandment 
A)  folkway 
B)  more 
C)  law 
D)  sanction 
E)  commandment

Question 10

In _____,the cultural values and products of one nation influence or dominate those of another nation.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural relativism 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  cultural lag 
D)  cultural insulate 
E)  cultural imperialism 
A)  cultural relativism 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  cultural lag 
D)  cultural insulate 
E)  cultural imperialism

Question 11

Countercultures emerge as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  mentally ill persons forming dysfunctional groups. 
B)  television shows, such as The Simpsons. 
C)  the emergence of the Internet and other forms of technology. 
D)  people believing that they cannot achieve their goals within the existing society. 
E)  the increase in the number of homes with computers. 
A)  mentally ill persons forming dysfunctional groups. 
B)  television shows, such as The Simpsons. 
C)  the emergence of the Internet and other forms of technology. 
D)  people believing that they cannot achieve their goals within the existing society. 
E)  the increase in the number of homes with computers.

Question 12

The term "_____" is often used by Americans to refer to activities such as reading Shakespeare's sonnets,gourmet dining,and attending the opera.

Accepted Answer

A)  civilized 
B)  society 
C)  culture 
D)  class 
E)  mores 
A)  civilized 
B)  society 
C)  culture 
D)  class 
E)  mores

Question 13

In 2010,President Obama signed the Plain Writing Act.What was its purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage doctors to improve their penmanship. 
B)  Encourage citizens to improve their reading skills. 
C)  Require federal documents to be written in plain English. 
D)  Require doctors to write in plain English. 
E)  Promote the use of short hand among court reporters. 
A)  Encourage doctors to improve their penmanship. 
B)  Encourage citizens to improve their reading skills. 
C)  Require federal documents to be written in plain English. 
D)  Require doctors to write in plain English. 
E)  Promote the use of short hand among court reporters.

Question 14

Compare and contrast ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.Which stance do sociologists strive to adopt?

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism and cultural relativism ar

Question 15

According to the text,_____ has/have significant control over shaping public opinions and perceptions.

Accepted Answer

A)  politicians 
B)  entertainers and sports figures 
C)  the mass media 
D)  educators 
E)  historical figures 
A)  politicians 
B)  entertainers and sports figures 
C)  the mass media 
D)  educators 
E)  historical figures

Question 16

_____ includes the norms,values and beliefs that people say they hold.

Accepted Answer

A)  Formula culture 
B)  Ideal culture 
C)  Model culture 
D)  Coded culture 
E)  Real culture 
A)  Formula culture 
B)  Ideal culture 
C)  Model culture 
D)  Coded culture 
E)  Real culture

Question 17

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding popular culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans are highly influenced by popular culture and incorporate popular culture into many facets of everyday life. 
B)  The mass media controls much of our popular culture through newspapers, magazines, and television. 
C)  Americans can influence popular culture by what they buy. 
D)  America has laws forbidding the use of popular television characters on children's products. 
E)  Americans can influence popular culture by what they wear. 
A)  Americans are highly influenced by popular culture and incorporate popular culture into many facets of everyday life. 
B)  The mass media controls much of our popular culture through newspapers, magazines, and television. 
C)  Americans can influence popular culture by what they buy. 
D)  America has laws forbidding the use of popular television characters on children's products. 
E)  Americans can influence popular culture by what they wear.

Question 18

Which one of the following statements about cultural lag is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural lag often creates uncertainty and ambiguity about what's right and wrong. 
B)  Cultural lags have always existed. 
C)  Technology plays a minor role in cultural lags. 
D)  Cultural lags can be viewed as opportunities to make positive changes in society. 
E)  Laws rarely keep up with technological changes. 
A)  Cultural lag often creates uncertainty and ambiguity about what's right and wrong. 
B)  Cultural lags have always existed. 
C)  Technology plays a minor role in cultural lags. 
D)  Cultural lags can be viewed as opportunities to make positive changes in society. 
E)  Laws rarely keep up with technological changes.

Question 19

A stop sign,a wedding dress,and a handshake are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  mores. 
B)  transitions. 
C)  symbols. 
D)  signs. 
E)  culture. 
A)  mores. 
B)  transitions. 
C)  symbols. 
D)  signs. 
E)  culture.

Question 20

Do you think that multiculturalism strengthens or weakens America's identity? Explain why and provide some specific examples to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Multiculturalism strengthens America's i

Norms that members of a society consider very important because they maintain moral and ethical behavior are called

Which of the following statements about culture is accurate?

Which of the following is not an example of a subculture?

The anti-immigration laws of the 19ᵗʰ and 20ᵗʰ century serve as examples of

At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards,singer Taylor Swift received an award for best female video.When Kanye West grabbed Swift's microphone and announced that Beyonce should have won,which norms did he violate? Were they folkways,mores,or laws?

As a discipline,sociology promotes

In every society,children begin to learn language without instruction.In fact,by the age of 6,the average child knows approximately _____ words.

Compared with folkways and most norms,laws are

On a hot summer afternoon,Mark wore a pair of boots and a parka to the public swimming pool.This is a violation of which type of norm?

In _____,the cultural values and products of one nation influence or dominate those of another nation.

Countercultures emerge as a result of

The term "_____" is often used by Americans to refer to activities such as reading Shakespeare's sonnets,gourmet dining,and attending the opera.

In 2010,President Obama signed the Plain Writing Act.What was its purpose?

Compare and contrast ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.Which stance do sociologists strive to adopt?

According to the text,_____ has/have significant control over shaping public opinions and perceptions.

_____ includes the norms,values and beliefs that people say they hold.

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding popular culture?

Which one of the following statements about cultural lag is not true?

A stop sign,a wedding dress,and a handshake are examples of

Do you think that multiculturalism strengthens or weakens America's identity? Explain why and provide some specific examples to support your answer.

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Exam 3: Culture

Norms that members of a society consider very important because they maintain moral and ethical behavior are called

Which of the following statements about culture is accurate?

Which of the following is not an example of a subculture?

The anti-immigration laws of the 19ᵗʰ and 20ᵗʰ century serve as examples of

At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards,singer Taylor Swift received an award for best female video.When Kanye West grabbed Swift's microphone and announced that Beyonce should have won,which norms did he violate? Were they folkways,mores,or laws?

As a discipline,sociology promotes

In every society,children begin to learn language without instruction.In fact,by the age of 6,the average child knows approximately _____ words.

Compared with folkways and most norms,laws are

On a hot summer afternoon,Mark wore a pair of boots and a parka to the public swimming pool.This is a violation of which type of norm?

In _____,the cultural values and products of one nation influence or dominate those of another nation.

Countercultures emerge as a result of

The term "_____" is often used by Americans to refer to activities such as reading Shakespeare's sonnets,gourmet dining,and attending the opera.

In 2010,President Obama signed the Plain Writing Act.What was its purpose?

Compare and contrast ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.Which stance do sociologists strive to adopt?

According to the text,_____ has/have significant control over shaping public opinions and perceptions.

_____ includes the norms,values and beliefs that people say they hold.

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding popular culture?

Which one of the following statements about cultural lag is not true?

A stop sign,a wedding dress,and a handshake are examples of

Do you think that multiculturalism strengthens or weakens America's identity? Explain why and provide some specific examples to support your answer.

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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