Question 1

Popular culture refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the expression of a society's highest social classes. 
B)  the anxiety that accompanies exposure to an unfamiliar way of life. 
C)  the beliefs, practices, activities, and products that are widespread among a population. 
D)  the consistency of various aspects of society that promotes order and stability. 
E)  the coexistence of several cultures in the same geographic area, without one culture dominating another. 
A)  the expression of a society's highest social classes. 
B)  the anxiety that accompanies exposure to an unfamiliar way of life. 
C)  the beliefs, practices, activities, and products that are widespread among a population. 
D)  the consistency of various aspects of society that promotes order and stability. 
E)  the coexistence of several cultures in the same geographic area, without one culture dominating another. C

Question 2

Which of the following practices illustrates a cultural universal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having a child out of wedlock 
B)  Decorating a tree for Christmas 
C)  Dressing up for Halloween 
D)  Toilet training a child before age three 
E)  Going to church every Sunday 
A)  Having a child out of wedlock 
B)  Decorating a tree for Christmas 
C)  Dressing up for Halloween 
D)  Toilet training a child before age three 
E)  Going to church every Sunday D

Question 3

Matthew comes from an influential family.Despite having poor grades in high school, he was granted admission to a prestigious school in the country.Which of the following sociological perspectives is supported by this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalism 
B)  Conflict theory 
C)  Feminist theory 
D)  Symbolic interactionism 
E)  Invention and innovation 
A)  Functionalism 
B)  Conflict theory 
C)  Feminist theory 
D)  Symbolic interactionism 
E)  Invention and innovation B

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of culture?

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A)  It is separate for each generation. 
B)  It remains constant over time. 
C)  It is innate. 
D)  It is shared. 
E)  It is similar across societies. 
A)  It is separate for each generation. 
B)  It remains constant over time. 
C)  It is innate. 
D)  It is shared. 
E)  It is similar across societies.

Question 5

Carmen and her family moved to the United States from Mexico when she was six years old.At home, Carmen and her family speak Spanish and celebrate Mexican holidays.However, Carmen speaks English in school and participates in American sports during the weekends.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural capital. 
B)  cultural imperialism. 
C)  popular culture. 
D)  cultural integration. 
E)  culture shock. 
A)  cultural capital. 
B)  cultural imperialism. 
C)  popular culture. 
D)  cultural integration. 
E)  culture shock.

Question 6

Identify the relationship between society and culture.

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A)  They are literal opposites. 
B)  They are interdependent. 
C)  They are independent. 
D)  They are mutually exclusive. 
E)  They are legally mandated. 
A)  They are literal opposites. 
B)  They are interdependent. 
C)  They are independent. 
D)  They are mutually exclusive. 
E)  They are legally mandated.

Question 7

Which of the following is a criticism of functionalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It overlooks diversity and social change. 
B)  It places too much emphasis on societal discord. 
C)  It downplays social class inequality. 
D)  It does not offer an explanation about how culture is created and shaped. 
E)  It downplays the benefits of culture. 
A)  It overlooks diversity and social change. 
B)  It places too much emphasis on societal discord. 
C)  It downplays social class inequality. 
D)  It does not offer an explanation about how culture is created and shaped. 
E)  It downplays the benefits of culture.

Question 8

_____ are customs and practices that are common to all societies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural changes 
B)  Cultural differences 
C)  Cultural universals 
D)  Cultural competencies 
E)  Cultural variations 
A)  Cultural changes 
B)  Cultural differences 
C)  Cultural universals 
D)  Cultural competencies 
E)  Cultural variations

Question 9

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

Question 10

Distinguish between material culture and nonmaterial culture.

Accepted Answer

Material culture consists of the physica

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following is a consequence of cultural lag?

Accepted Answer

A)  It leads to sophisticated thought processes. 
B)  It exposes contradictory values and behavior. 
C)  It results in internalization of culture. 
D)  It displaces authentic local culture. 
E)  It becomes widespread among a population. 
A)  It leads to sophisticated thought processes. 
B)  It exposes contradictory values and behavior. 
C)  It results in internalization of culture. 
D)  It displaces authentic local culture. 
E)  It becomes widespread among a population.

Question 13

Violation of a _____ is punishable by a political authority.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Discuss how diffusion changes culture.

Accepted Answer

A culture may change because of diffusio

Question 15

How does high culture differ from popular culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  High culture represents the coexistence of several cultures, whereas popular culture is the representation of a specific culture. 
B)  High culture runs counter to the values of the dominant society, whereas popular culture is small and informal. 
C)  High culture is designed to reach large numbers of people, whereas popular culture is aimed to reach a specific group of people. 
D)  High culture defines and reinforces mores, whereas popular culture encourages individuality. 
E)  High culture is an expression of a society's highest social classes, whereas popular culture is widespread among a population. 
A)  High culture represents the coexistence of several cultures, whereas popular culture is the representation of a specific culture. 
B)  High culture runs counter to the values of the dominant society, whereas popular culture is small and informal. 
C)  High culture is designed to reach large numbers of people, whereas popular culture is aimed to reach a specific group of people. 
D)  High culture defines and reinforces mores, whereas popular culture encourages individuality. 
E)  High culture is an expression of a society's highest social classes, whereas popular culture is widespread among a population.

Question 16

Briefly describe subcultures and countercultures with examples for each.

Accepted Answer

Subcultures and countercultures account

Question 17

There are many cultural universals, but specific behaviors vary across cultures, from one group to another in the same society, and over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a criticism of U.S.cultural imperialism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires sophisticated thought processes. 
B)  It displaces authentic local culture. 
C)  It increases social discrimination. 
D)  It results in cultural growth. 
E)  It has no impact on local culture. 
A)  It requires sophisticated thought processes. 
B)  It displaces authentic local culture. 
C)  It increases social discrimination. 
D)  It results in cultural growth. 
E)  It has no impact on local culture.

Question 19

Every Halloween, James and his family decorate their house based on the themes from various horror films.Residents of the neighborhood look forward to visiting their house each year.This annual practice of James and his family is considered a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  norm 
B)  ritual 
C)  sanction 
D)  value 
E)  law 
A)  norm 
B)  ritual 
C)  sanction 
D)  value 
E)  law

Question 20

It is the belief that one's culture, society, or group is inherently superior to others.

Accepted Answer

A) 
It is the belief that one's culture, society, or group is inherently superior to others. 
B)  It comprises people's actual everyday behavior. 
C)  It includes symbolic interactions between societies. 
D)  It comprises the beliefs, values, and norms that people say they hold or follow. 
E)  It includes coexistence of several cultures in the same geographic area. 
A) 
It is the belief that one's culture, society, or group is inherently superior to others. 
B)  It comprises people's actual everyday behavior. 
C)  It includes symbolic interactions between societies. 
D)  It comprises the beliefs, values, and norms that people say they hold or follow. 
E)  It includes coexistence of several cultures in the same geographic area.

Popular culture refers to:

Which of the following practices illustrates a cultural universal?

Matthew comes from an influential family.Despite having poor grades in high school, he was granted admission to a prestigious school in the country.Which of the following sociological perspectives is supported by this scenario?

Which of the following is a characteristic of culture?

Carmen and her family moved to the United States from Mexico when she was six years old.At home, Carmen and her family speak Spanish and celebrate Mexican holidays.However, Carmen speaks English in school and participates in American sports during the weekends.This is an example of:

Identify the relationship between society and culture.

Which of the following is a criticism of functionalism?

_____ are customs and practices that are common to all societies.

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

Distinguish between material culture and nonmaterial culture.

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

Which of the following is a consequence of cultural lag?

Violation of a _____ is punishable by a political authority.

Discuss how diffusion changes culture.

How does high culture differ from popular culture?

Briefly describe subcultures and countercultures with examples for each.

There are many cultural universals, but specific behaviors vary across cultures, from one group to another in the same society, and over time.

Which of the following is a criticism of U.S.cultural imperialism?

Every Halloween, James and his family decorate their house based on the themes from various horror films.Residents of the neighborhood look forward to visiting their house each year.This annual practice of James and his family is considered a _____.

It is the belief that one's culture, society, or group is inherently superior to others.

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Exam 3: Culture

Popular culture refers to:

Which of the following practices illustrates a cultural universal?

Matthew comes from an influential family.Despite having poor grades in high school, he was granted admission to a prestigious school in the country.Which of the following sociological perspectives is supported by this scenario?

Which of the following is a characteristic of culture?

Carmen and her family moved to the United States from Mexico when she was six years old.At home, Carmen and her family speak Spanish and celebrate Mexican holidays.However, Carmen speaks English in school and participates in American sports during the weekends.This is an example of:

Identify the relationship between society and culture.

Which of the following is a criticism of functionalism?

_____ are customs and practices that are common to all societies.

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

Distinguish between material culture and nonmaterial culture.

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

Which of the following is a consequence of cultural lag?

Violation of a _____ is punishable by a political authority.

Discuss how diffusion changes culture.

How does high culture differ from popular culture?

Briefly describe subcultures and countercultures with examples for each.

There are many cultural universals, but specific behaviors vary across cultures, from one group to another in the same society, and over time.

Which of the following is a criticism of U.S.cultural imperialism?

Every Halloween, James and his family decorate their house based on the themes from various horror films.Residents of the neighborhood look forward to visiting their house each year.This annual practice of James and his family is considered a _____.

It is the belief that one's culture, society, or group is inherently superior to others.

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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