Sociology Chapter 3 Review Questions
The terms _________________ and ______________ are often used interchangeably, but
have nuances that differentiate them. - correct answer-culture and society
. The American flag is a material object that denotes the United States of America; however,
there are certain connotations that many associate with the flag, like bravery and freedom. In
this example, what are bravery and freedom? - correct answer-Nonmaterial culture
The belief that one's culture is inferior to another culture is called: - correct
answer-xenocentrism
. Rodney and Elise are U.S. students studying abroad in Italy. When they are introduced to
their host families, the families kiss them on both cheeks. When Rodney's host brother
introduces himself and kisses Rodney on both cheeks, Rodney pulls back in surprise. Where
he is from, unless they are romantically involved, men do not kiss one another. This is an
example of: - correct answer-culture shock
. Most cultures have been found to identify laughter as a sign of humor, joy, or pleasure.
Likewise, most cultures recognize music in some form. Music and laughter are examples of:
- correct answer-universalism
. A nation's flag is: - correct answer-a symbol
The existence of social norms, both formal and informal, is one of the main things that inform
___________, otherwise known as a way to encourage social conformity. - correct
answer-social control
The biggest difference between mores and folkways is that - correct answer-mores are
primarily linked to morality, whereas folkways are primarily linked to being commonplace
within a culture
The notion that people cannot feel or experience something that they do not have a word for
can be explained by: - correct answer-Sapir-Whorf
Cultural sanctions can also be viewed as ways that society: - correct answer-regulates
behavior
An example of high culture is ___________, whereas an example of popular culture would
be ____________. - correct answer-Dostovesky style in film;"American idol" winners
The Ku Klux Klan is an example of what part of culture? - correct answer-counterculture
. Modern-day hipsters are an example of: - correct answer-subculture
The terms _________________ and ______________ are often used interchangeably, but
have nuances that differentiate them. - correct answer-culture and society
. The American flag is a material object that denotes the United States of America; however,
there are certain connotations that many associate with the flag, like bravery and freedom. In
this example, what are bravery and freedom? - correct answer-Nonmaterial culture
The belief that one's culture is inferior to another culture is called: - correct
answer-xenocentrism
. Rodney and Elise are U.S. students studying abroad in Italy. When they are introduced to
their host families, the families kiss them on both cheeks. When Rodney's host brother
introduces himself and kisses Rodney on both cheeks, Rodney pulls back in surprise. Where
he is from, unless they are romantically involved, men do not kiss one another. This is an
example of: - correct answer-culture shock
. Most cultures have been found to identify laughter as a sign of humor, joy, or pleasure.
Likewise, most cultures recognize music in some form. Music and laughter are examples of:
- correct answer-universalism
. A nation's flag is: - correct answer-a symbol
The existence of social norms, both formal and informal, is one of the main things that inform
___________, otherwise known as a way to encourage social conformity. - correct
answer-social control
The biggest difference between mores and folkways is that - correct answer-mores are
primarily linked to morality, whereas folkways are primarily linked to being commonplace
within a culture
The notion that people cannot feel or experience something that they do not have a word for
can be explained by: - correct answer-Sapir-Whorf
Cultural sanctions can also be viewed as ways that society: - correct answer-regulates
behavior
An example of high culture is ___________, whereas an example of popular culture would
be ____________. - correct answer-Dostovesky style in film;"American idol" winners
The Ku Klux Klan is an example of what part of culture? - correct answer-counterculture
. Modern-day hipsters are an example of: - correct answer-subculture
