Which of the following is a characteristic of culture? A) it is shared B) it is acquired C) it is transmitted from generation to the next D) all the above

All the above: it is shared, acquired, transmitted from generation to the next

Social distance studies have found what? A) an erratic pattern, depending on world or economic situations B) a fairly consistent pattern over the decades C) greater distance only between racial groups D)elimination..

A fairly consistent pattern over the decades

Studying race and ethnic relations is...easier or difficult?

Difficult because our values, attitudes and experiences make our objectivity almost impossible

Functionalist perspective? A) societal change occurs at a slow, even pace B) Most people do not understand the meaning of the symbols C) Society consists of "haves" and "have nots" D) Created by Karl Marx

Societal change occurs at a slow, even pace

a learned or acquired cultural traits shared by a people

A minority group is..

Always the target of discrimination

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Minority Group Ch1-3

Question	Answer
Aristotle said, "We like those who resemble us, and are engaged in the same pursuits." Which of the following concepts best represents Aristotle's statement?	Similarity and Attraction
Which of the following is a characteristic of culture? A) it is shared B) it is acquired C) it is transmitted from generation to the next D) all the above	All the above: it is shared, acquired, transmitted from generation to the next
Social distance studies have found what? A) an erratic pattern, depending on world or economic situations B) a fairly consistent pattern over the decades C) greater distance only between racial groups D)elimination..	A fairly consistent pattern over the decades
Studying race and ethnic relations is...easier or difficult?	Difficult because our values, attitudes and experiences make our objectivity almost impossible
In the most recent social distance studies which group ranked lowest? A) Chinese/Japanese B) Jews/Native Americans C) Muslims/Arabs D) Cubans/Koreans	Muslims/Arabs
Functionalist perspective? A) societal change occurs at a slow, even pace B) Most people do not understand the meaning of the symbols C) Society consists of "haves" and "have nots" D) Created by Karl Marx	Societal change occurs at a slow, even pace
The classification of others based on limited information is know as..	Categorical knowing
In American culture, such things as freedom, individualism and equal opportunity are deemed to be highly desirable. In sociological terms these concepts are...	Values
Moving out of one's country is called..	Emigration
A 2001 study showed that more than 50 percent of newlyweds met their spouses in the workplace. Sociologically, meeting a spouse at work would be considered a...	latent function of workplaces
Susan, a Texas cattle rancher, thinks the Japanese custom of eating raw fish is disgusting. This is an example of..	Ethnocentrism
Ethnicity is...	a learned or acquired cultural traits shared by a people
According to Parillo, a category of people who share visible biological characteristics and are regarded as a single group is a....	Race
An example of an ascribed status is a..	Female
When marrying, members of a minority group usually practice..	Endogamy
A minority group is..	Always the target of discrimination
A sociologist who investigates how people interpret the situations they are in is probably a...	Interactionist
The us and meaning of symbols is the foundation of..	Interactionist perspective
Karl Marx believed that the elite exploited the masses and that this exploitation created tensions and disagreements. Marx's theory is best known as..	Conflict Perspective

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