Question 1

English is the first language of only 5 percent of humanity, but it has become the preferred second language throughout most of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Values and norms help to define a society's "ideal culture."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which theoretical approach gives an evolutionary explanation of why the sexual "double standard" is found around the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  the structural-functional approach 
B)  the social-conflict approach 
C)  the symbolic-interaction approach 
D)  the sociobiology approach 
A)  the structural-functional approach 
B)  the social-conflict approach 
C)  the symbolic-interaction approach 
D)  the sociobiology approach

Question 4

George Murdock pointed to many cultural universals.Which of the following is NOT an example of a cultural universal?

Accepted Answer

A)  belief in a heavenly afterlife 
B)  funeral rites 
C)  the family 
D)  telling jokes 
A)  belief in a heavenly afterlife 
B)  funeral rites 
C)  the family 
D)  telling jokes

Question 5

Today, hunting and gathering societies

Accepted Answer

A)  are quickly spreading around the world. 
B)  represent about half the world's population. 
C)  are few in number, but are found on every continent. 
D)  are close to disappearing from the world. 
A)  are quickly spreading around the world. 
B)  represent about half the world's population. 
C)  are few in number, but are found on every continent. 
D)  are close to disappearing from the world.

Question 6

Industrial societies use powerful sources of energy to drive large machinery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Symbols refer to anything that carries meaning that is recognized by people who share a culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the difference between subculture and counterculture? Define your terms carefully.

Accepted Answer

Subculture and counterculture are both t

Question 9

Subculture is more at odds with dominant culture than counterculture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Technology refers to knowledge people use to make a way of life in their surroundings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The flow of _______ from country to country adds to the creation of a global culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  goods 
B)  animals 
C)  violent acts 
D)  humanitarian acts 
A)  goods 
B)  animals 
C)  violent acts 
D)  humanitarian acts

Question 12

Among all forms of life, humans stand out as the only species that

Accepted Answer

A)  relies on culture to ensure survival. 
B)  has patterned ways of living. 
C)  has biological instincts. 
D)  makes use of tools. 
A)  relies on culture to ensure survival. 
B)  has patterned ways of living. 
C)  has biological instincts. 
D)  makes use of tools.

Question 13

TheCHAPTER opening story of the diversity initiative at Charles Schwab & Co.shows us that

Accepted Answer

A)  various minorities respond to the same advertising in exactly the same way. 
B)  Asian American immigrants prefer English to their native language when they are doing business. 
C)  learning more about cultural diversity can help a company boost sales. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  various minorities respond to the same advertising in exactly the same way. 
B)  Asian American immigrants prefer English to their native language when they are doing business. 
C)  learning more about cultural diversity can help a company boost sales. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 14

Cultural transmission refers to the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural patterns moving from one society to another. 
B)  using the oral tradition. 
C)  passing cultural patterns from one generation to another. 
D)  using writing to enshrine cultural patterns. 
A)  cultural patterns moving from one society to another. 
B)  using the oral tradition. 
C)  passing cultural patterns from one generation to another. 
D)  using writing to enshrine cultural patterns.

Question 15

Describe Gerhard Lenski's model of sociocultural evolution, summarizing several key traits of each stage.What major technological revolutions have reshaped human societies in the past?

Accepted Answer

Gerhard Lenski's model of sociocultural

Question 16

A postindustrial society uses computers and other information technology to operate much of the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The early U.S.sociologist who described the difference between folkways and mores was

Accepted Answer

A)  Emile Durkheim. 
B)  William Graham Sumner. 
C)  Harriett Martineau. 
D)  George Herbert Mead. 
A)  Emile Durkheim. 
B)  William Graham Sumner. 
C)  Harriett Martineau. 
D)  George Herbert Mead.

Question 18

According to scientists, Homo sapiens first appeared on Earth about how long ago?

Accepted Answer

A)  2,500 years 
B)  25,000 years 
C)  250,000 years 
D)  250 million years 
A)  2,500 years 
B)  25,000 years 
C)  250,000 years 
D)  250 million years

English is the first language of only 5 percent of humanity, but it has become the preferred second language throughout most of the world.

Values and norms help to define a society's "ideal culture."

Which theoretical approach gives an evolutionary explanation of why the sexual "double standard" is found around the world?

George Murdock pointed to many cultural universals.Which of the following is NOT an example of a cultural universal?

Today, hunting and gathering societies

Industrial societies use powerful sources of energy to drive large machinery.

Symbols refer to anything that carries meaning that is recognized by people who share a culture.

What is the difference between subculture and counterculture? Define your terms carefully.

Subculture is more at odds with dominant culture than counterculture.

Technology refers to knowledge people use to make a way of life in their surroundings.

The flow of _______ from country to country adds to the creation of a global culture.

Among all forms of life, humans stand out as the only species that

TheCHAPTER opening story of the diversity initiative at Charles Schwab & Co.shows us that

Cultural transmission refers to the process of

Describe Gerhard Lenski's model of sociocultural evolution, summarizing several key traits of each stage.What major technological revolutions have reshaped human societies in the past?

A postindustrial society uses computers and other information technology to operate much of the economy.

The early U.S.sociologist who described the difference between folkways and mores was

According to scientists, Homo sapiens first appeared on Earth about how long ago?

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

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Population, Urbanization, and Environment

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Exam 2: Culture

English is the first language of only 5 percent of humanity, but it has become the preferred second language throughout most of the world.

Values and norms help to define a society's "ideal culture."

Which theoretical approach gives an evolutionary explanation of why the sexual "double standard" is found around the world?

George Murdock pointed to many cultural universals.Which of the following is NOT an example of a cultural universal?

Today, hunting and gathering societies

Industrial societies use powerful sources of energy to drive large machinery.

Symbols refer to anything that carries meaning that is recognized by people who share a culture.

What is the difference between subculture and counterculture? Define your terms carefully.

Subculture is more at odds with dominant culture than counterculture.

Technology refers to knowledge people use to make a way of life in their surroundings.

The flow of _______ from country to country adds to the creation of a global culture.

Among all forms of life, humans stand out as the only species that

TheCHAPTER opening story of the diversity initiative at Charles Schwab & Co.shows us that

Cultural transmission refers to the process of

Describe Gerhard Lenski's model of sociocultural evolution, summarizing several key traits of each stage.What major technological revolutions have reshaped human societies in the past?

A postindustrial society uses computers and other information technology to operate much of the economy.

The early U.S.sociologist who described the difference between folkways and mores was

According to scientists, Homo sapiens first appeared on Earth about how long ago?

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

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

Filters