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Intro to Sociology
Chapter 2 Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| "Sunny" is a professional shoplifter. "Walker" is a member of the Devil's Disciples and an avid Satan worshipper. In view of this, which statement is most correct regarding "Sunny" and "Walker?" | Both Sunny and Walker belong to countercultures. |
| Americans believe that people who get ahead at work and at school deserve praise. What value identified by sociologist Robin Williams is illustrated by this belief? | achievement and success |
| In a four-block section of New York City, it is possible to purchase a bagel with cream cheese, eat stir-fried vegetables prepared in a wok, or dine on raw fish in a sushi bar. What does this range of culinary possibilities illustrate? | cultural diffusion |
| In the month of December,many Jewish families celebrate Chanukah,the "festival of light," during which special foods are served & families engage in ritual activity unique to their religious faith.In this context, members of the Jewish faith represent a . | subculture |
| It is not uncommon for violence to accompany clashes between supporters of abortion rights and those opposed to abortion. What term would sociologists use to describe this clash of values? | culture war |
| Mark and Sally went walking in the park. Both of them were wearing nothing on the upper half of their bodies. In American culture, Mark would be violating a ________ and Sally would be violating a ________. | folkway; more |
| Mark is living with a Chinesefamily.his hosts served meat & vegetables.Mark couldnot identify the meat.When his host toldhim it was roast dog Mark decidedto become a vegetarian for the course of hisstay. whichsociological concept did Mark just experience? | culture shock |
| MarshallisexploringhowthevariousaspectsoftheLenapeculturefittogether,includingtheirreligion,family values,agricultural efforts,&customs,without judging those elements as being inferior/superior tomodernWesternways.so, whatconcept is Marshall practicing? | cultural relativism |
| PCshavebecomeefficient&effectivewhenlookingupamedicalhealthdiagnosis.manypeoplerefusetoutilizethistechnology & continue to seek assistance. What term describes this example of change in material culture, while the non material culture is lagging behind? | cultural lag |
| Wayne wears a lapel pin signifying that he was the recipient of the Medal of Honor when he was in the service. Usually, only veterans recognize what the pin actually means. In view of this, which of the following terms best describes Wayne's lapel pin? | It is a symbol to which people attach meaning. |
| What are the expectations or rules of behavior that develop out of a group's values? | norms |
| What component of nonmaterial culture is expressed by shaking one's head side to side to mean "no" and up and down to mean "yes"? | gestures |
| What core value in the U.S. cited by Robin Williams is exemplified by majority rule, the right of everyone to express an opinion, and a representative government? | democracy |
| What is the core value that pervades U.S. life and is underscored by the American revolution? | freedom |
| What is the tendency to use our own group's ways of doing things as the yardstick for judging the behavior, values, and beliefs of others? | ethnocentrism |
| What is the term used to describe feelings of disorientation and confusion when encountering values, behaviors, and expectations totally different from those to which one is accustomed? | culture shock |
| What term best describes the emerging technologies that have a significant impact on social life, such as the emergence of computers, satellites, and the electronic media? | new technology |
| What term describes a society which is made up of many different religious, racial, and ethnic groups? | a pluralistic society |
| What term describes hugs, smiles, and "high fives" that are freely given between two individuals as a sign of expressing approval for following a norm? | positive sanctions |
| What term do sociologists use to describe the language, beliefs, values, norms, behavior, and material objects shared by members of society that are also passed from one generation to the next? | culture |
| When related values overlap and reinforce one another, as with the values of hard work, education, and achievement, what term is used to describe this relationship? | value cluster |
| Which term describes a group that has a distinctive way of looking at life, but at the same time their values and norms reflect the dominant culture of their society? | subculture |
| Which term is used to describe a group's way of thinking, gestures, language, values, and social norms? | nonmaterial culture |
| Who coined the term "cultural lag"? | William Ogburn |
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