Exam 3: Culture

As you are rushing from one class to the next,you absentmindedly forget to hold the door open for the person coming through behind you.The consequence is that the person has the door slammed in his/her face.Which of the following cultural components has been violated as a result of your behavior?

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Some people have unique shared behaviors linked to a common racial,language,or nationality background in which members will identify themselves.This is an example of a(n):

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Describe the importance of culture in determining how people think and act on a daily basis and explain why rules are essential to a society.

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Culture is essential for our individual survival and for our communication with other people.We rely on culture because we are not born with the information we need to survive.We do not know how to take care of ourselves,how to behave,how to dress,what to eat,which gods to worship,or how to make or spend money.We must learn about culture through interaction,observation,and imitation in order to participate as members of the group.Sharing a common culture with others simplifies day-to-day interactions.Just as culture is essential for individuals,it is also fundamental for the survival of societies.Some system of rule making and enforcing necessarily exists in all societies.At a basic level,we need rules in order to navigate our cars through traffic.At a more abstract level,we need laws to establish and protect our rights.In order to survive,societies need rules about civility and tolerance toward others.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005,many people in the United States were more willing to make generous contributions to help the survivors of this natural disaster than they were to help the long-term homeless and disadvantaged throughout the United States.This is an example of:

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Discuss how cultural diversity influences society and individuals.

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According to many __________ theorists,popular culture serves a significant purpose in society in that it may be the "glue" that holds society together.

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Cultural imperialism is the extensive infusion of one nation's culture into other nations.For example,some view the widespread infusion of the English language into countries that speak other languages as a form of cultural imperialism.

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A strength of the __________ on culture is its focus on the needs of society and the fact that stability is essential for society's continued survival.

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A __________ is a currently valued style of behavior,thinking,or appearance that is longer lasting and more widespread than a fad.

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Pushing someone's book bags off their desk and then pushing them out of their seat because you want their desk in a college classroom would be violating a __________.

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All parts of culture do not change at the same pace.Sociologist William Ogburn referred to this disparity as __________,a gap between the technical development of a society and its moral and legal institutions.

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Sociologists define __________ as the knowledge,techniques,and tools that make it possible for people to transform resources into usable forms,and the knowledge and skills required to use them after they are developed.

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According to the ____________,language shapes the view of reality of its speakers.

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Sociologists agree that cultural universals are always functional.

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Individuals that are dissimilar in regard to social characteristics such as religion,income,or race/ethnicity are considered to be living in a homogeneous society.

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Human behavior is often explained from a nature versus nurture argument.___________ refers to influences on individuals from the social environment.

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Today,discovery most often results from __________.For example,a Future discovery of a cure for cancer or the common cold could result in Longer and more productive lives for many people.

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During a sermon in church,a parishioner begins to talk to the person sitting next to her in an audible tone of voice.A man in another pew turns around,frowns at her,and says "Shhhhhhhh." This illustrates a(n):

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____________ refers to the values and standards of behavior that people actually follow.

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In their examination of culture,postmodernist social theorists make us aware of the fact that no single perspective can grasp the complexity and diversity of the social world.They also make us aware that reality may not be what it seems.

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As you are rushing from one class to the next,you absentmindedly forget to hold the door open for the person coming through behind you.The consequence is that the person has the door slammed in his/her face.Which of the following cultural components has been violated as a result of your behavior?

Some people have unique shared behaviors linked to a common racial,language,or nationality background in which members will identify themselves.This is an example of a(n):

Describe the importance of culture in determining how people think and act on a daily basis and explain why rules are essential to a society.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005,many people in the United States were more willing to make generous contributions to help the survivors of this natural disaster than they were to help the long-term homeless and disadvantaged throughout the United States.This is an example of:

Discuss how cultural diversity influences society and individuals.

According to many __________ theorists,popular culture serves a significant purpose in society in that it may be the "glue" that holds society together.

Cultural imperialism is the extensive infusion of one nation's culture into other nations.For example,some view the widespread infusion of the English language into countries that speak other languages as a form of cultural imperialism.

A strength of the __________ on culture is its focus on the needs of society and the fact that stability is essential for society's continued survival.

A __________ is a currently valued style of behavior,thinking,or appearance that is longer lasting and more widespread than a fad.

Pushing someone's book bags off their desk and then pushing them out of their seat because you want their desk in a college classroom would be violating a __________.

All parts of culture do not change at the same pace.Sociologist William Ogburn referred to this disparity as __________,a gap between the technical development of a society and its moral and legal institutions.

Sociologists define __________ as the knowledge,techniques,and tools that make it possible for people to transform resources into usable forms,and the knowledge and skills required to use them after they are developed.

According to the ____________,language shapes the view of reality of its speakers.

Sociologists agree that cultural universals are always functional.

Individuals that are dissimilar in regard to social characteristics such as religion,income,or race/ethnicity are considered to be living in a homogeneous society.

Human behavior is often explained from a nature versus nurture argument.___________ refers to influences on individuals from the social environment.

Today,discovery most often results from __________.For example,a Future discovery of a cure for cancer or the common cold could result in Longer and more productive lives for many people.

During a sermon in church,a parishioner begins to talk to the person sitting next to her in an audible tone of voice.A man in another pew turns around,frowns at her,and says "Shhhhhhhh." This illustrates a(n):

____________ refers to the values and standards of behavior that people actually follow.

In their examination of culture,postmodernist social theorists make us aware of the fact that no single perspective can grasp the complexity and diversity of the social world.They also make us aware that reality may not be what it seems.

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