Question 1

Identify which of the following is not important to the role geography has played in the U.S. value system.

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States has had an abundance of natural resources. 
B)  Conservation has seemed unnecessary. 
C)  Resources have been wasted. 
D)  Preservation has been valued over conservation. 
A)  The United States has had an abundance of natural resources. 
B)  Conservation has seemed unnecessary. 
C)  Resources have been wasted. 
D)  Preservation has been valued over conservation.

Question 2

Discuss cultural diversity in the United States and its effect on the formation of universal values.

Accepted Answer

Cultural diversity in the United States

Question 3

Language refers to symbols that evoke similar meanings in different people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Culture is

Accepted Answer

A)  instinctive. 
B)  learned. 
C)  innate. 
D)  part of a human's biological equipment. 
A)  instinctive. 
B)  learned. 
C)  innate. 
D)  part of a human's biological equipment.

Question 5

In the United States, economic success is the most commonly used measurement of success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Contemporary cultural diffusion is working toward a common worldwide homogeneous culture, or global culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Norms are situational in that behavior expected in one setting may be inappropriate in another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Identify which of the following is not an example of the discrepancy between American values and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans glorify individualism and self-reliance but in order to get along in bureaucracies you have to go along with others and be a "team player." 
B)  Americans say they place a high value on equality but actively practice discrimination and prejudice. 
C)  Americans value "law and order" and report to the IRS those who cheat on taxes. 
D)  Americans display pride in solving difficult technical problems, yet avoid confronting chronic social problems. 
A)  Americans glorify individualism and self-reliance but in order to get along in bureaucracies you have to go along with others and be a "team player." 
B)  Americans say they place a high value on equality but actively practice discrimination and prejudice. 
C)  Americans value "law and order" and report to the IRS those who cheat on taxes. 
D)  Americans display pride in solving difficult technical problems, yet avoid confronting chronic social problems.

Question 9

The unique cultural values found in U.S. society are due, in part, to its relative isolation from other societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Protestant ethic is the religious belief emphasizing hard work and the accumulation of wealth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ is essential to the maintenance of any social system because it provides two critical functions: predictability of action and stability.

Accepted Answer

A)  Deferred gratification 
B)  Culture 
C)  Technology 
D)  Shared knowledge 
A)  Deferred gratification 
B)  Culture 
C)  Technology 
D)  Shared knowledge

Question 12

________ refers to the information, techniques, and tools used by people to satisfy their needs and desires.

Accepted Answer

A)  Material progress 
B)  Shared knowledge 
C)  Technology 
D)  Culture 
A)  Material progress 
B)  Shared knowledge 
C)  Technology 
D)  Culture

Question 13

Technology rarely creates unanticipated problems because of the advanced state of American scientific knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The criteria used to delineate types of norms-degree of importance and severity of punishments-are determined by a consensus of all people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Technology refers to the information, techniques, and tools used by people to satisfy their needs and desires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The term cultural relativity refers to individuals' ability to relate to the cultural norms and customs of other societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Achieved status is illustrated by

Accepted Answer

A)  occupation. 
B)  race. 
C)  sex. 
D)  age. 
A)  occupation. 
B)  race. 
C)  sex. 
D)  age.

Question 18

Identify which of the following is not an explanation of why the value system in the United States is unique.

Accepted Answer

A)  Geographically, the United States has been relatively isolated for most of its history. 
B)  Historically, the United States has been unique; it was founded by a revolution that grew out of opposition to tyranny and aristocracy. 
C)  Religiously, the Judeo-Christian ethic has emphasized humanitarians, the worth of the individual, etc. 
D)  Culturally, the United States has been peopled largely by immigrants who shared a common culture. 
A)  Geographically, the United States has been relatively isolated for most of its history. 
B)  Historically, the United States has been unique; it was founded by a revolution that grew out of opposition to tyranny and aristocracy. 
C)  Religiously, the Judeo-Christian ethic has emphasized humanitarians, the worth of the individual, etc. 
D)  Culturally, the United States has been peopled largely by immigrants who shared a common culture.

Question 19

Cultural restrictions on individuals provide for predictability and stability in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The major barrier to cultural relativity is ethnocentrism, which makes it difficult for individuals to view other societies/groups in perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Identify which of the following is not important to the role geography has played in the U.S. value system.

Discuss cultural diversity in the United States and its effect on the formation of universal values.

Language refers to symbols that evoke similar meanings in different people.

Culture is

In the United States, economic success is the most commonly used measurement of success.

Contemporary cultural diffusion is working toward a common worldwide homogeneous culture, or global culture.

Norms are situational in that behavior expected in one setting may be inappropriate in another.

Identify which of the following is not an example of the discrepancy between American values and behavior.

The unique cultural values found in U.S. society are due, in part, to its relative isolation from other societies.

The Protestant ethic is the religious belief emphasizing hard work and the accumulation of wealth.

________ is essential to the maintenance of any social system because it provides two critical functions: predictability of action and stability.

________ refers to the information, techniques, and tools used by people to satisfy their needs and desires.

Technology rarely creates unanticipated problems because of the advanced state of American scientific knowledge.

The criteria used to delineate types of norms-degree of importance and severity of punishments-are determined by a consensus of all people.

Technology refers to the information, techniques, and tools used by people to satisfy their needs and desires.

The term cultural relativity refers to individuals' ability to relate to the cultural norms and customs of other societies.

Achieved status is illustrated by

Identify which of the following is not an explanation of why the value system in the United States is unique.

Cultural restrictions on individuals provide for predictability and stability in society.

The major barrier to cultural relativity is ethnocentrism, which makes it difficult for individuals to view other societies/groups in perspective.

The Sociological Perspective

The Structure of Social Groups

The Duality of Social Life: Order and Conflict

Socialization

Social Control

Deviance

Structural Sources of Societal Change: Economic and Demographic

Social Stratification

Class

Racial Inequality

Gender Inequality

The Economy

Power and Politics

Families

Education

Religion

Human Agency: Individuals and Groups in Society Changing Social Structures

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Exam 4: Culture

Identify which of the following is not important to the role geography has played in the U.S. value system.

Discuss cultural diversity in the United States and its effect on the formation of universal values.

Language refers to symbols that evoke similar meanings in different people.

Culture is

In the United States, economic success is the most commonly used measurement of success.

Contemporary cultural diffusion is working toward a common worldwide homogeneous culture, or global culture.

Norms are situational in that behavior expected in one setting may be inappropriate in another.

Identify which of the following is not an example of the discrepancy between American values and behavior.

The unique cultural values found in U.S. society are due, in part, to its relative isolation from other societies.

The Protestant ethic is the religious belief emphasizing hard work and the accumulation of wealth.

________ is essential to the maintenance of any social system because it provides two critical functions: predictability of action and stability.

________ refers to the information, techniques, and tools used by people to satisfy their needs and desires.

Technology rarely creates unanticipated problems because of the advanced state of American scientific knowledge.

The criteria used to delineate types of norms-degree of importance and severity of punishments-are determined by a consensus of all people.

Technology refers to the information, techniques, and tools used by people to satisfy their needs and desires.

The term cultural relativity refers to individuals' ability to relate to the cultural norms and customs of other societies.

Achieved status is illustrated by

Identify which of the following is not an explanation of why the value system in the United States is unique.

Cultural restrictions on individuals provide for predictability and stability in society.

The major barrier to cultural relativity is ethnocentrism, which makes it difficult for individuals to view other societies/groups in perspective.

The Sociological Perspective

The Structure of Social Groups

The Duality of Social Life: Order and Conflict

Socialization

Social Control

Deviance

Structural Sources of Societal Change: Economic and Demographic

Social Stratification

Class

Racial Inequality

Gender Inequality

The Economy

Power and Politics

Families

Education

Religion

Human Agency: Individuals and Groups in Society Changing Social Structures

Filters