Question 1

The spread of cultural traits from one society to another is called

Accepted Answer

A)  immigration. 
B)  cultural transmission. 
C)  popular culture. 
D)  diffusion. 
A)  immigration. 
B)  cultural transmission. 
C)  popular culture. 
D)  diffusion. D

Question 2

The dominant values of U.S.culture include

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A)  a deep respect for the traditions of the past. 
B)  a belief in equality of condition for all. 
C)  a belief in individuality. 
D)  a belief in intuition over science. 
A)  a deep respect for the traditions of the past. 
B)  a belief in equality of condition for all. 
C)  a belief in individuality. 
D)  a belief in intuition over science. C

Question 3

Gerhard Lenski used the concept "sociocultural evolution" to refer to how technological innovation changes the shape of societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Businesses in this country can profit from recognizing the cultural diversity of the U.S.population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One emerging value in the United States is the importance of personal growth, including spiritual activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

People in the United States tend to view the past as being better than the present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Compared to cultures around the world, the way of life in the United States emphasizes individualism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

"Human nature is the development of culture." Explain how human beings came to be the only creatures to make use of culture as a strategy for survival.

Accepted Answer

Human nature is indeed the development o

Question 9

The language widely spoken by people in more nations of the world than any other is

Accepted Answer

A)  Spanish. 
B)  Chinese. 
C)  English. 
D)  Hindi. 
A)  Spanish. 
B)  Chinese. 
C)  English. 
D)  Hindi.

Question 10

The fact that some married men and married women are sexually unfaithful to their spouses is an example of _____ culture, while the fact that most adults say they support the idea of sexual fidelity is an example of _____ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  high low 
B)  low high 
C)  ideal real 
D)  real ideal 
A)  high low 
B)  low high 
C)  ideal real 
D)  real ideal

Question 11

Agrarian societies typically have dramatic social inequality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hunting and gathering societies are nomadic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The emergence of rock-and-roll in the United States demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the lack of a youth culture. 
B)  that musical tastes are not linked to people's social standing. 
C)  that cultural patterns are subject to change. 
D)  that cultural patterns rarely change. 
A)  the lack of a youth culture. 
B)  that musical tastes are not linked to people's social standing. 
C)  that cultural patterns are subject to change. 
D)  that cultural patterns rarely change.

Question 14

What does the sociobiology approach tell us about human culture? What is one weakness or limitation of this approach?

Accepted Answer

The sociobiology approach tells us that

Question 15

The industrial era was underway in parts of Europe by the time the explorer Christopher Columbus reached the Americas in 1492.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Telling jokes is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a cultural universal. 
B)  material culture. 
C)  cultural relativism. 
D)  cultural lag. 
A)  a cultural universal. 
B)  material culture. 
C)  cultural relativism. 
D)  cultural lag.

Question 17

Hip-hop music and the DJ scene first emerged

Accepted Answer

A)  on college campuses in the 1980s. 
B)  in the South Bronx during the 1970s. 
C)  among rich people in the 1990s as part of elite culture. 
D)  in the South as part of that region's tradition culture. 
A)  on college campuses in the 1980s. 
B)  in the South Bronx during the 1970s. 
C)  among rich people in the 1990s as part of elite culture. 
D)  in the South as part of that region's tradition culture.

Question 18

While one dominant value of U.S.culture is the right to equal opportunity and freedom, another is

Accepted Answer

A)  equality of condition. 
B)  material comfort. 
C)  racism and group superiority. 
D)  belief in tradition. 
A)  equality of condition. 
B)  material comfort. 
C)  racism and group superiority. 
D)  belief in tradition.

Question 19

The emergence of computer-based instant messaging shows how new symbols are being created all the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Cultural relativism means using your own cultural standards to evaluate another culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The spread of cultural traits from one society to another is called

The dominant values of U.S.culture include

Gerhard Lenski used the concept "sociocultural evolution" to refer to how technological innovation changes the shape of societies.

Businesses in this country can profit from recognizing the cultural diversity of the U.S.population.

One emerging value in the United States is the importance of personal growth, including spiritual activity.

People in the United States tend to view the past as being better than the present.

Compared to cultures around the world, the way of life in the United States emphasizes individualism.

"Human nature is the development of culture." Explain how human beings came to be the only creatures to make use of culture as a strategy for survival.

The language widely spoken by people in more nations of the world than any other is

The fact that some married men and married women are sexually unfaithful to their spouses is an example of _ culture, while the fact that most adults say they support the idea of sexual fidelity is an example of _ culture.

Agrarian societies typically have dramatic social inequality.

Hunting and gathering societies are nomadic.

The emergence of rock-and-roll in the United States demonstrates

What does the sociobiology approach tell us about human culture? What is one weakness or limitation of this approach?

The industrial era was underway in parts of Europe by the time the explorer Christopher Columbus reached the Americas in 1492.

Telling jokes is an example of

Hip-hop music and the DJ scene first emerged

While one dominant value of U.S.culture is the right to equal opportunity and freedom, another is

The emergence of computer-based instant messaging shows how new symbols are being created all the time.

Cultural relativism means using your own cultural standards to evaluate another culture.

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The spread of cultural traits from one society to another is called

The dominant values of U.S.culture include

Gerhard Lenski used the concept "sociocultural evolution" to refer to how technological innovation changes the shape of societies.

Businesses in this country can profit from recognizing the cultural diversity of the U.S.population.

One emerging value in the United States is the importance of personal growth, including spiritual activity.

People in the United States tend to view the past as being better than the present.

Compared to cultures around the world, the way of life in the United States emphasizes individualism.

"Human nature is the development of culture." Explain how human beings came to be the only creatures to make use of culture as a strategy for survival.

The language widely spoken by people in more nations of the world than any other is

The fact that some married men and married women are sexually unfaithful to their spouses is an example of _____ culture, while the fact that most adults say they support the idea of sexual fidelity is an example of _____ culture.

Agrarian societies typically have dramatic social inequality.

Hunting and gathering societies are nomadic.

The emergence of rock-and-roll in the United States demonstrates

What does the sociobiology approach tell us about human culture? What is one weakness or limitation of this approach?

The industrial era was underway in parts of Europe by the time the explorer Christopher Columbus reached the Americas in 1492.

Telling jokes is an example of

Hip-hop music and the DJ scene first emerged

While one dominant value of U.S.culture is the right to equal opportunity and freedom, another is

The emergence of computer-based instant messaging shows how new symbols are being created all the time.

Cultural relativism means using your own cultural standards to evaluate another culture.

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Education, Health, and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

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The fact that some married men and married women are sexually unfaithful to their spouses is an example of _ culture, while the fact that most adults say they support the idea of sexual fidelity is an example of _ culture.