Question 1

Citizens of which countries are more likely to fear foreign influence on their way of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  wealthier countries 
B)  poorer countries 
C)  Western European countries 
D)  the United States 
A)  wealthier countries 
B)  poorer countries 
C)  Western European countries 
D)  the United States

Question 2

According to the study by Melissa Milkie on how young women interpret images of women in beauty magazines:

Accepted Answer

A)  white teens were more likely than African American teens to believe the images of female beauty in magazines were unrealistic. 
B)  African American teens were more likely than white teens to believe the images of female beauty in magazines were unrealistic. 
C)  the self-concept of the African American teens was less negatively affected by the magazine images than the self-concept of the white teens. 
D)  the self-concept of the white teens was less negatively affected by the magazine images than the self-concept of the African American teens. 
A)  white teens were more likely than African American teens to believe the images of female beauty in magazines were unrealistic. 
B)  African American teens were more likely than white teens to believe the images of female beauty in magazines were unrealistic. 
C)  the self-concept of the African American teens was less negatively affected by the magazine images than the self-concept of the white teens. 
D)  the self-concept of the white teens was less negatively affected by the magazine images than the self-concept of the African American teens.

Question 3

List and explain the sources of globalization.

Accepted Answer

Globalization has been driven by a varie

Question 4

The phrase "language is a framework of culture" implies that language:

Accepted Answer

A)  limits the technological and creative potential of a culture. 
B)  allows the transmission of culture from one person to the next. 
C)  is forever changing and adapting to the evolving culture. 
D)  symbolizes culture and shapes the way in which culture develops. 
A)  limits the technological and creative potential of a culture. 
B)  allows the transmission of culture from one person to the next. 
C)  is forever changing and adapting to the evolving culture. 
D)  symbolizes culture and shapes the way in which culture develops.

Question 5

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the new ideas and inventions come from the United States. 
B)  new values and tools meet basic needs and are consistent with existing culture. 
C)  the culture uses English as its language of choice. 
D)  pre-existing relative deprivation is high. 
A)  the new ideas and inventions come from the United States. 
B)  new values and tools meet basic needs and are consistent with existing culture. 
C)  the culture uses English as its language of choice. 
D)  pre-existing relative deprivation is high.

Question 6

Salsa sales in the United States have surpassed ketchup sales.This is the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  assimilation. 
B)  cultural diffusion. 
C)  technology. 
D)  ethnocentrism. 
A)  assimilation. 
B)  cultural diffusion. 
C)  technology. 
D)  ethnocentrism.

Question 7

Norms or rules that are officially enforced and sanctioned by society are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  folkways. 
B)  mores. 
C)  laws. 
D)  requirements. 
A)  folkways. 
B)  mores. 
C)  laws. 
D)  requirements.

Question 8

Discuss the impacts of globalization,both negative and positive.Give one example each for the economic,cultural,and political impact of globalization.

Accepted Answer

Globalization has had both positive and

Question 9

Sanctions:

Accepted Answer

A)  are always punishments for violating norms. 
B)  are always rewards for adhering to norms. 
C)  may be either rewards or punishments. 
D)  are only used for violations of formal social control 
A)  are always punishments for violating norms. 
B)  are always rewards for adhering to norms. 
C)  may be either rewards or punishments. 
D)  are only used for violations of formal social control

Question 10

Biological factors provide a good explanation for why one culture differs from another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following terms is used for shared ideas about desirable goals in a culture,such as good health,stability,and security?

Accepted Answer

A)  norms 
B)  values 
C)  wants 
D)  folkways 
A)  norms 
B)  values 
C)  wants 
D)  folkways

Question 12

Culture is a social product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is cultural capital?

Accepted Answer

Upper-class attitude

Question 14

When sociologists say that culture is problem solving,they mean that:

Accepted Answer

A)  culture is created through conflict. 
B)  if a society is cultured, there will be no crime or deviance. 
C)  culture provides a standard pattern for dealing with common dilemmas. 
D)  eventually, we will solve all human problems. 
A)  culture is created through conflict. 
B)  if a society is cultured, there will be no crime or deviance. 
C)  culture provides a standard pattern for dealing with common dilemmas. 
D)  eventually, we will solve all human problems.

Citizens of which countries are more likely to fear foreign influence on their way of life?

According to the study by Melissa Milkie on how young women interpret images of women in beauty magazines:

List and explain the sources of globalization.

The phrase "language is a framework of culture" implies that language:

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly when:

Salsa sales in the United States have surpassed ketchup sales.This is the result of:

Norms or rules that are officially enforced and sanctioned by society are known as:

Discuss the impacts of globalization,both negative and positive.Give one example each for the economic,cultural,and political impact of globalization.

Sanctions:

Biological factors provide a good explanation for why one culture differs from another.

Which of the following terms is used for shared ideas about desirable goals in a culture,such as good health,stability,and security?

Culture is a social product.

What is cultural capital?

When sociologists say that culture is problem solving,they mean that:

The Study of Society

Socialization

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups, Networks, and Organizations

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Stratification

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Health and Health Care

Family

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy

Population and Urbanization

Social Change

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Exam 2: Culture

Citizens of which countries are more likely to fear foreign influence on their way of life?

According to the study by Melissa Milkie on how young women interpret images of women in beauty magazines:

List and explain the sources of globalization.

The phrase "language is a framework of culture" implies that language:

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly when:

Salsa sales in the United States have surpassed ketchup sales.This is the result of:

Norms or rules that are officially enforced and sanctioned by society are known as:

Discuss the impacts of globalization,both negative and positive.Give one example each for the economic,cultural,and political impact of globalization.

Sanctions:

Biological factors provide a good explanation for why one culture differs from another.

Which of the following terms is used for shared ideas about desirable goals in a culture,such as good health,stability,and security?

Culture is a social product.

What is cultural capital?

When sociologists say that culture is problem solving,they mean that:

The Study of Society

Socialization

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups, Networks, and Organizations

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Stratification

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Health and Health Care

Family

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy

Population and Urbanization

Social Change

Filters