Question 1

The polarization of society over controversial cultural elements is referred to as a culture war.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In its extreme form,sociobiology suggests that

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A)  all behavior is the result of genetic or biological factors.
B)  social interactions play a role in shaping people's conduct.
C)  human nature is not affected by the genetic composition of a group of people.
D)  there is no biological basis for social behavior.

Question 3

Culture lag occurs because people in most societies are

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A)  less likely to resist change to their material culture.
B)  less likely to resist change to their nonmaterial culture.
C)  more likely to modify cultural universals.
D)  less likely to change their folkways.

Question 4

Invention is the

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A)  combination of existing cultural items into a form that did not previously exist.
B)  process of introducing new elements into a culture.
C)  process of making known or sharing the existence of an aspect of reality.
D)  process by which a cultural item is spread from group to group or society to society.

Question 5

Gestures,facial expressions,and other visual images all fall within the category of

Accepted Answer

A)  nonverbal communication.
B)  mores.
C)  cultural capital.
D)  formal norms.

Question 6

________ consists of all objects and ideas within a society.

Accepted Answer

A)  Argot
B)  Culture
C)  Folkways
D)  Inventions

Question 7

Nonmaterial culture

Accepted Answer

A)  is more resistant to change than material culture.
B)  is less resistant to change than material culture.
C)  changes at the same pace as material culture.
D)  does not change once it has been created.

Question 8

Federal policy has always been supportive of bilingualism efforts in the United States,and thus,provides a significant portion of funding to support those efforts at the local level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Countercultures thrive amongst

Accepted Answer

A)  the young.
B)  the elderly.
C)  females only.
D)  the working class.

Question 10

Language is an important component of

Accepted Answer

A)  diffusion.
B)  cultural capital.
C)  cultural universals.
D)  material culture.

Question 11

The use of two languages in a particular setting is referred to as multilingualism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The employees of Indian call centers can be considered ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a subculture
B)  a counterculture
C)  a dominant culture
D)  a material culture

Question 13

A new Ford Explorer can be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  material culture.
B)  nonmaterial culture.
C)  an argot.
D)  substance culture.

Question 14

A basketball arena,an airliner,a slice of pizza,and a television set can all be considered examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  xenocentrism.
B)  nonmaterial culture.
C)  material culture.
D)  argot.

Question 15

In the study of language,which sociological perspective suggests that gender-related language reflects the traditional acceptance of men and women into certain occupations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalist perspective
B)  Conflict perspective
C)  Interactionist perspective
D)  Feminist perspective

Question 16

Which of the following is considered a negative,informal sanction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demotion
B)  Jail sentence
C)  Humiliation
D)  Expulsion

Question 17

According to sociologist Robin Williams,which of the following is considered an American value?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effectiveness
B)  Equality
C)  Frugality
D)  Supremacy of faith

Question 18

"Attacks on bilingualism represent an ethnocentric point of view." This statement best reflects the views of which sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalist perspective
B)  Conflict perspective
C)  Interactionist perspective
D)  Feminist perspective

Question 19

Collective conceptions of what is considered good,desirable,and proper,as well as bad,undesirable,and improper,are known as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The physical or technological aspects of our daily lives are called

Accepted Answer

A)  norms.
B)  material culture.
C)  nonmaterial culture.
D)  values.

Exam 3: Culture

A basketball arena,an airliner,a slice of pizza,and a television set can all be considered examples of

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Collective conceptions of what is considered good,desirable,and proper,as well as bad,undesirable,and improper,are known as

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"Attacks on bilingualism represent an ethnocentric point of view." This statement best reflects the views of which sociological perspective?

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Countercultures thrive amongst

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A new Ford Explorer can be considered

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Language is an important component of

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The employees of Indian call centers can be considered ________.

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________ consists of all objects and ideas within a society.

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Federal policy has always been supportive of bilingualism efforts in the United States,and thus,provides a significant portion of funding to support those efforts at the local level.

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The polarization of society over controversial cultural elements is referred to as a culture war.

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According to sociologist Robin Williams,which of the following is considered an American value?

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Gestures,facial expressions,and other visual images all fall within the category of

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The use of two languages in a particular setting is referred to as multilingualism.

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The physical or technological aspects of our daily lives are called

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Which of the following is considered a negative,informal sanction?

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Invention is the

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In the study of language,which sociological perspective suggests that gender-related language reflects the traditional acceptance of men and women into certain occupations?

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Nonmaterial culture

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