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C273 Introduction to Sociology Pre-Assessment
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man getting drunk in public
Explanation: Victimless crimes include vagrancy, prostitution, illegal drug use—in
, short, any crime with no obvious "victim." Embezzling is a white-collar crime and
criminal organizations are part of organized crime.
Absolute poverty is a fixed definition of how poor one is; relative poverty fluctuates
depending on the standard of living.
Explanation: Those in absolute poverty lack access to basic needs like food and
water, regardless of how wealthy others are; those in relative poverty are poor
compared to those who live in comfort and luxury around them.
An American finds it rude when a Chinese person burps loudly at dinner.
Explanation: The American in this example is so used to burping in their own
culture being rude that they do not realize that burping has a different cultural
meaning for a Chinese person (it typically expresses satisfaction with the
meal).
Doing poorly in school is a gender norm for boys among their peers.
Explanation: One theorist, Amy Hsin, speculated that since Asian-American boys'
grades fell in high school, their peers' social norms for "masculine" behavior might
be more influential than the early social norms inculcated by their parents.
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2 of 60
Term
In countries like India and Greece, a matrilocal practice is common.
What does that mean?
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norms
Explanation: Cultural norms are mandated ways of doing things that apply to
everyday life, such as Americans tipping their restaurant servers.
the game stage
Explanation: The generalized other is a community of people who set the standards
for what is appropriate.
a couple lives with or near the parents of the wife
Explanation: Matrilocal is the common practice that involves living with or near
the wife's parents.
enculturation
Explanation: Enculturation is the process by which new members of a society learn
about the cultural patterns and norms.
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, 3 of 60
Term
Lutheranism is a branch of Protestant Christianity based on the
teachings of German professor Martin Luther. Which of the following
would Lutheranism be considered?
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denomination
Explanation: The correct answer is D. A denomination in religion is an
independent branch of a larger church with members who disagree with
certain aspects of the church's teaching.
enculturation
Explanation: Enculturation is the process by which new members of a society learn
about the cultural patterns and norms.
assimilation
Explanation: Assimilation is the process by which someone gives up their distinctive
culture and adopts the patterns of the dominant culture.
modernization
Explanation: Modernization is the unprecedented and rapid change that is
technology-driven and impacts every culture.
Pre-Assessment | Actual Questions and
Answers Latest Updated
(Graded A+)
Correct 60
Incorrect 0
C273 Introduction to Sociology Pre-Assessment
Term
man getting drunk in public
Explanation: Victimless crimes include vagrancy, prostitution, illegal drug use—in
, short, any crime with no obvious "victim." Embezzling is a white-collar crime and
criminal organizations are part of organized crime.
Absolute poverty is a fixed definition of how poor one is; relative poverty fluctuates
depending on the standard of living.
Explanation: Those in absolute poverty lack access to basic needs like food and
water, regardless of how wealthy others are; those in relative poverty are poor
compared to those who live in comfort and luxury around them.
An American finds it rude when a Chinese person burps loudly at dinner.
Explanation: The American in this example is so used to burping in their own
culture being rude that they do not realize that burping has a different cultural
meaning for a Chinese person (it typically expresses satisfaction with the
meal).
Doing poorly in school is a gender norm for boys among their peers.
Explanation: One theorist, Amy Hsin, speculated that since Asian-American boys'
grades fell in high school, their peers' social norms for "masculine" behavior might
be more influential than the early social norms inculcated by their parents.
Don't know?
2 of 60
Term
In countries like India and Greece, a matrilocal practice is common.
What does that mean?
,Give this one a try later!
norms
Explanation: Cultural norms are mandated ways of doing things that apply to
everyday life, such as Americans tipping their restaurant servers.
the game stage
Explanation: The generalized other is a community of people who set the standards
for what is appropriate.
a couple lives with or near the parents of the wife
Explanation: Matrilocal is the common practice that involves living with or near
the wife's parents.
enculturation
Explanation: Enculturation is the process by which new members of a society learn
about the cultural patterns and norms.
Don't know?
, 3 of 60
Term
Lutheranism is a branch of Protestant Christianity based on the
teachings of German professor Martin Luther. Which of the following
would Lutheranism be considered?
Give this one a try later!
denomination
Explanation: The correct answer is D. A denomination in religion is an
independent branch of a larger church with members who disagree with
certain aspects of the church's teaching.
enculturation
Explanation: Enculturation is the process by which new members of a society learn
about the cultural patterns and norms.
assimilation
Explanation: Assimilation is the process by which someone gives up their distinctive
culture and adopts the patterns of the dominant culture.
modernization
Explanation: Modernization is the unprecedented and rapid change that is
technology-driven and impacts every culture.
