Question 1

Cultural integration refers to the fact that

Accepted Answer

A) U.S.society contains many cultural patterns. 
B) European cultural patterns dominate U.S.society. 
C) change in one cultural pattern is usually linked to changes in others. 
D) everyone in the United States shares most cultural values. 
A) U.S.society contains many cultural patterns. 
B) European cultural patterns dominate U.S.society. 
C) change in one cultural pattern is usually linked to changes in others. 
D) everyone in the United States shares most cultural values.

Question 2

More than ______ people have immigrated to the U.S.between the years 1820 and 2012.

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A) 1 million 
B) 10 million. 
C) 50 million 
D) 80 million 
A) 1 million 
B) 10 million. 
C) 50 million 
D) 80 million

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The practice of understanding another culture on its own terms and using its own standards is called

Accepted Answer

A) ethnocentrism. 
B) cultural relativism. 
C) cultural diffusion. 
D) cultural integration. 
A) ethnocentrism. 
B) cultural relativism. 
C) cultural diffusion. 
D) cultural integration.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Other than English,which is the most widely-spoken language in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) French 
B) Spanish 
C) German 
D) Chinese 
A) French 
B) Spanish 
C) German 
D) Chinese

Question 7

Culture refers to the values,beliefs,behavior,and material things that form a way of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Key values of U.S.culture

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A) always fit together easily. 
B) change quickly,even from year to year. 
C) are shared by absolutely everyone in a society. 
D) are sometimes in conflict with one another. 
A) always fit together easily. 
B) change quickly,even from year to year. 
C) are shared by absolutely everyone in a society. 
D) are sometimes in conflict with one another.

Question 9

A good example of cultural lag is

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A) gaining the ability to modify genetic patterns in humans before understanding the possible social consequences of doing so. 
B) a slowing in the rate of invention in the computer industry. 
C) older people trying to make younger people respect tradition. 
D) virtual culture replacing traditional culture. 
A) gaining the ability to modify genetic patterns in humans before understanding the possible social consequences of doing so. 
B) a slowing in the rate of invention in the computer industry. 
C) older people trying to make younger people respect tradition. 
D) virtual culture replacing traditional culture.

Question 10

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

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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 11

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

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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 12

Elements of social control in everyday life include shame,guilt,and

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A) ideal culture. 
B) real culture. 
C) sanctions. 
D) material culture. 
A) ideal culture. 
B) real culture. 
C) sanctions. 
D) material culture.

Question 13

In high-income countries such as the United States,everyone has the ability to read and write.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

Symbols allow people to make sense of their surroundings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Sociologists define a symbol as

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A) anything that carries meaning to people who share a culture. 
B) any material cultural trait. 
C) any gesture that conveys insult to others. 
D) social patterns that cause culture shock. 
A) anything that carries meaning to people who share a culture. 
B) any material cultural trait. 
C) any gesture that conveys insult to others. 
D) social patterns that cause culture shock.

Question 17

Cultural universals are elements of culture that

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A) have always been part of U.S.culture. 
B) have diffused from the United States to other countries. 
C) have come to the United States from elsewhere. 
D) are part of every known culture. 
A) have always been part of U.S.culture. 
B) have diffused from the United States to other countries. 
C) have come to the United States from elsewhere. 
D) are part of every known culture.

Question 18

Wrong-doing,such as an adult forcing a child to engage in sexual activity,is an example of violating cultural

Accepted Answer

A) mores. 
B) symbols. 
C) folkways. 
D) control. 
A) mores. 
B) symbols. 
C) folkways. 
D) control.

Question 19

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 20

Standards by which people who share culture define what is desirable,good,and beautiful are called

Accepted Answer

A) folkways. 
B) norms. 
C) mores. 
D) values. 
A) folkways. 
B) norms. 
C) mores. 
D) values.

Exam 3: Culture

Cultural integration refers to the fact that

More than ______ people have immigrated to the U.S.between the years 1820 and 2012.

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

The practice of understanding another culture on its own terms and using its own standards is called

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

Other than English,which is the most widely-spoken language in the United States?

Culture refers to the values,beliefs,behavior,and material things that form a way of life.

Key values of U.S.culture

A good example of cultural lag is

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

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

Elements of social control in everyday life include shame,guilt,and

In high-income countries such as the United States,everyone has the ability to read and write.

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

Symbols allow people to make sense of their surroundings.

Sociologists define a symbol as

Cultural universals are elements of culture that

Wrong-doing,such as an adult forcing a child to engage in sexual activity,is an example of violating cultural

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

Standards by which people who share culture define what is desirable,good,and beautiful are called

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