Question 1

The dominant culture in any society

Accepted Answer

A) is the only true culture in the society. 
B) is commonly believed to be "the" culture of a society. 
C) does not necessarily correspond to the groups with the most power. 
D) is the least recognized. 
A) is the only true culture in the society. 
B) is commonly believed to be "the" culture of a society. 
C) does not necessarily correspond to the groups with the most power. 
D) is the least recognized.

Question 2

The digital divide reflects equality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How does culture change? Describe three ways.

Accepted Answer

Culture changes in various ways, but thr

Question 4

In every society,the dominant culture is

Accepted Answer

A) the only culture in society. 
B) the culture of the most powerful group. 
C) strongly influenced by minority subcultures. 
D) always the culture of the majority of people. 
A) the only culture in society. 
B) the culture of the most powerful group. 
C) strongly influenced by minority subcultures. 
D) always the culture of the majority of people.

Question 5

Which of the following is not an element of culture?

Accepted Answer

A) language 
B) norms 
C) mores 
D) all of the above 
A) language 
B) norms 
C) mores 
D) all of the above

Question 6

Define and give examples of cultural lag.

Accepted Answer

Cultural lag refers to the idea that cha

Question 7

Nonmaterial culture consists of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) media. 
B) art. 
C) ideas. 
D) cars. 
A) media. 
B) art. 
C) ideas. 
D) cars.

Question 8

The abstract standards that define the ideal principles of a society are called.

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A) beliefs 
B) values 
C) myths 
D) mores 
A) beliefs 
B) values 
C) myths 
D) mores

Question 9

Discuss the impact of the mass media on racial perception in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

The mass media has a significant impact

Question 10

Define cultural capital; give two examples.

Accepted Answer

Cultural capital refers to the knowledge

Question 11

Puerto Ricans in New York and the Amish are examples of.

Accepted Answer

A) subcultures 
B) minority cultures 
C) majority groups 
D) counter cultures 
A) subcultures 
B) minority cultures 
C) majority groups 
D) counter cultures

Question 12

When one aspect of culture changes more slowly than other aspects,sociologists call this

Accepted Answer

A) cultural leveling. 
B) cultural obstructions. 
C) cultural lag. 
D) cultural construction. 
A) cultural leveling. 
B) cultural obstructions. 
C) cultural lag. 
D) cultural construction.

Question 13

Why are norms such an important element of culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Without norms society would be chaotic. 
B) People cannot survive without norms. 
C) Norms are the way that people communicate with each other. 
D) Norms are the basis for the formal education system. 
A) Without norms society would be chaotic. 
B) People cannot survive without norms. 
C) Norms are the way that people communicate with each other. 
D) Norms are the basis for the formal education system.

Question 14

Discuss the role of cultural values in creating social stability and as the source of social conflict; give examples.

Accepted Answer

Cultural values play a significant role

Question 15

What is the relationship between biology and culture in shaping human behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Human biology determines our behavior. 
B) The natural environment is the biggest determinant of human behavior. 
C) Human biology sets limits and provides the capacities for different types of behavior. 
D) Culture is the only influence on human behavior. 
A) Human biology determines our behavior. 
B) The natural environment is the biggest determinant of human behavior. 
C) Human biology sets limits and provides the capacities for different types of behavior. 
D) Culture is the only influence on human behavior.

Question 16

In Bowling Alone,Robert Putnam argues that there has been a decline in civic engagement resulting in

Accepted Answer

A) a decline in shared values and an increase in social disorder. 
B) economic hardship for many voluntary organizations. 
C) a lack of socialization opportunities for children. 
D) more demands for social welfare programs from the government. 
A) a decline in shared values and an increase in social disorder. 
B) economic hardship for many voluntary organizations. 
C) a lack of socialization opportunities for children. 
D) more demands for social welfare programs from the government.

The dominant culture in any society

The digital divide reflects equality.

How does culture change? Describe three ways.

In every society,the dominant culture is

Which of the following is not an element of culture?

Define and give examples of cultural lag.

Nonmaterial culture consists of which of the following?

The abstract standards that define the ideal principles of a society are called.

Discuss the impact of the mass media on racial perception in the U.S.

Define cultural capital; give two examples.

Puerto Ricans in New York and the Amish are examples of.

When one aspect of culture changes more slowly than other aspects,sociologists call this

Why are norms such an important element of culture?

Discuss the role of cultural values in creating social stability and as the source of social conflict; give examples.

What is the relationship between biology and culture in shaping human behavior?

In Bowling Alone,Robert Putnam argues that there has been a decline in civic engagement resulting in

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Exam 2: Culture and the Media

The dominant culture in any society

The digital divide reflects equality.

How does culture change? Describe three ways.

In every society,the dominant culture is

Which of the following is not an element of culture?

Define and give examples of cultural lag.

Nonmaterial culture consists of which of the following?

The abstract standards that define the ideal principles of a society are called.

Discuss the impact of the mass media on racial perception in the U.S.

Define cultural capital; give two examples.

Puerto Ricans in New York and the Amish are examples of.

When one aspect of culture changes more slowly than other aspects,sociologists call this

Why are norms such an important element of culture?

Discuss the role of cultural values in creating social stability and as the source of social conflict; give examples.

What is the relationship between biology and culture in shaping human behavior?

In Bowling Alone,Robert Putnam argues that there has been a decline in civic engagement resulting in

Sociological Perspective

Doing Sociological research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economics and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

Filters