Sociology 3

What does it mean to say people use symbols are used to "store information"?

• We think in symbols

• We need to use code and databases to store electronic information

• We use language and other symbols to communicate

• We cannot imagine something we do not have language for.

What does it mean to say people use symbols are used to "transmit information"?

• We think in symbols

• We need to use code and databases to store electronic information

• We use language and other symbols to communicate

• We cannot imagine something we do not have language for.

Which of the following is an example of "strong determinism" according to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

• Because Thai does not use gendered pronouns for others, gender is slightly more fluid.

• Because there is no word for a color in your language, you cannot imagine that color

• Your thinking is not influenced by language.

• A person learning a second language and then forgetting some of their native language

Which of the following is an example of "weak determinism" according to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

• Because Thai does not use gendered pronouns for others, gender is slightly more fluid.

• Because there is no word for a color in your language, you cannot imagine that color

• Your thinking is not influenced by language.

• A person learning a second language and then forgetting some of their native language

According to the video we watched what do Saami and Mongolians have in common?

• Body painting

• Animal herding

• Eating insects

• Going on a spirit journey

What does it mean to say that culture is "adaptive"?

• It is shared by many people (not homogeneous though)

• The various parts depend on each other.

• There are dominant and co-cultures

• It can be used to survive in different environments

What did we learn last week about Inuit child-rearing?

• They talk with their backs facing each other

• They do not allow their children to show emotion.

• They ask their children questions and expect them to answer.

• They encourage their children to ask questions.

What does it mean to say that culture is "integrated"?

• It helps us adapt to our environment

• The various parts depend on one another.

• It must be communicated through language

• Culture must be patterns for the group as a whole