Sociology: Culture

In the United States, most people believe that every child is entitled to an education. This is an example of a(n)

• subculture.

• value.

• instinct.

• taboo.

Pulling away upon touching a hot stove is an example of a

• cultural belief.

• reflex.

• drive.

• norm.

Which of the following is not an example of a symbol?

• a wedding ring on the left hand

• a bell ringing at lunch time

• eating when you are hungry

• your school mascot

Sociobiologists believe that

• our behavior is largely based on genetics.

• our behavior is largely based on our environment.

• our language determines the way in which we view the world.

• there are no cultural universals.

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis states that

• there are no cultural universals.

• symbols always have the same meaning to all people regardless of their society.

• informal sanctions have virtually no control over people’s behavior.

• the language we use controls our perception of the world.

Which of the following is not an example of a cultural universal?

• rules of etiquette

• women having primary responsibility for child care

• rules of inheritance

• religious rituals

In the United States it is common for guests at weddings to throw rice/bird seed at the bridal couple as they leave the ceremony. This is an example of a

• more.

• drive.

• taboo.

• folkway.

In Sara’s culture, the women are expected to serve the men when they eat and then have their own meal after the men are done. This is an example of a

• drive.

• violation of a norm.

• cultural particular.

• cultural universal.

Which of following is an example of the nonmaterial side of culture?

• family relationships

• pizza parlors

• houses

• computers

Carlos’s first-grade teacher is teaching him that he should speak in class only after raising his hand and being acknowledged. This rule is an example of a

• norm.

• taboo.

• drive.

• subculture.