Chapter 3 Full-Length Practice Exam

Mores (pronounced: “moor-ays”) are informal and common norms that guide everyday behavior.

Dominant ideologies can contribute to social problems in society.

High culture experiences relatively little change.

Judging the insects that people in other cultures eat for breakfast based on your food standards is an example of _____.

Which of the following is a characteristic of language?

_____ involves understanding another culture using their standards.

_____ are ideas that are generally held to be true in society.

Popular culture is typically consumed by which of the following?

McDonald’s and Coca-Cola are examples of the concept of _____.

Which of the following refers to the process of cultures becoming similar as a result of factors such as media and globalization?

In the 21st century, cultural diffusion is a relatively slow process that has little impact on a society.

________ culture refers to the ideals and values that a society professes to believe.

Which of the following is defined as the socially learned and shared ideas, behaviors, and material components of a society?

A _____ is an idea or object that has a shared meaning to groups of people.

Which of the following represents nonmaterial culture?

The Amish have a distinct set of cultural characteristics that are shared by a minority of people in society.  The Amish are an example of a _____.

The goal of subcultures is not to change society, but have the freedom to live their culture without interference by the larger society.

_________ are material and nonmaterial aspects of society that are outside us, but greatly influence our way of thinking and behaving in society.

Clothing, shelter, and language are examples of cultural universals that can be found in all societies.

_____ occurs when the material aspects of society change at a pace faster than the nonmaterial aspects.

Cultural universals are reinforced by what Durkheim calls solidarity.

Discuss out loud to yourself the concept of culture shock and describe personal examples of when you’ve experienced culture shock. Rate yourself on how well you know the material.

_____ are subculture groups that are in opposition or contrast with the majority of the members of a society and the overall population often sees their actions as a social problem.

Discuss out loud to yourself the five basic elements of culture. Define and provide an example of each element. Rate yourself on how well you know the material.

Ideal culture represents the actual behavior of members of society.

Discuss out loud to yourself a counterculture, and apply the three sociological perspectives to the counter culture. Rate yourself on how well you know the material.

Analyzing the culture of a college or university is a simple process as there are only a few aspects of culture to determine.

Discuss out loud to yourself the difference between cultural relativism and ethnocentrism. Rate yourself on how well you know the material.

The Sapir-Whorf theory states it is difficult to understand culture without understanding the influence of language and vice versa.

Discuss out loud to yourself popular culture, including what it is, its impact, and examples. Rate yourself on how well you know the material.