CCC - Common Core Questions and Answers 2023

The set of distinctive features of a society or group, including but not limited to values, beliefs, and norms, that ties together members of that society or group and that drives action and behavior. - Correct Answer Culture What is a seminal event? - Correct Answer A historical moment that marks a significant turning point for a given society and carries the seeds for future developments for that group. Define and describe PMESII-PT. - Correct Answer Political Military Economic Social Information Infrastructure Physical Environment Time Define and explain VBBN. - Correct Answer Values, Beliefs, Behaviors, Norms (VBBN) Values and beliefs are not visible to the naked eye, but are expressed through behaviors. Norms, whether formally written laws or unwritten rules, guide those behaviors and are informed by values and beliefs. Define worldview, perspective, bias, and prejudice in relation to analyzing cultural variables for military planning and operations. - Correct Answer Worldview - the framework composed of the knowledge, beliefs, and point of view of an individual or society that is used to interpret and interact with the world. Perspective - the context or reference from which individual's sense, measure, or codify an experience, resulting in some belief. Bias -an inclination of temperament or outlook; especially: a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment. Cultural Prejudice -a personal assessment of a cultural Value, Belief, Behavior, or Norm. This assessment is made when the individual weighs the other culture in balance with their own prejudices and finds the other culture lacking. It validates and preserves self by diminishing others. Name three of the six areas where cultures collide. - Correct Answer Time Face Space Fate Emotion Social Roles