Society and Culture 2010-2011

Which one of the following concepts is demonstrated by the beliefs, customs, values, laws and arts generated and used by groups?

• Culture

• Environment

• Society

• Technology

Which of the following is an example of an interaction in the micro world?

• Reading a magazine

• Arguing with a parent

• A court case about the constitution

• A decision to raise the minimum wage

Which of the following is the correct sequence when undertaking social research?

• Collect information, develop a question, communicate findings, interpret information

• Collect information, develop a question, interpret information, communicate findings

• Develop a question, collect information, communicate findings, interpret information

• Develop a question, collect information, interpret information, communicate findings

‘Why are mobile phones a luxury item?’ What type of question is this?

• Optional

• Open-ended

• Closed-ended

• Multiple-choice

What is meant by the concept of empowerment?

• Forcing somebody to do something

• Seeking new responsibilities or roles

• Realising the outcome from managing change

• Gaining strength and confidence in one’s own capacity

Quantitative methodologies rely on the researcher’s ability to

• interpret open-ended questions.

• present results without interpretation.

• construct appropriate research questions.

• collect information from a small sample size

‘Significant alteration of social structure and cultural patterns through time.’ What does this statement best describe?

• Social change

• Social construct

• Cultural cringe

• Technological change

Which of the following is an example of action research?

• A biographical study of a political figure

• A statistical analysis of internet access in Australia

• A collaborative study to address a workplace issue

• Content analysis of the media’s portrayal of ‘P’ plate drivers

Analysis of the media is a feature of which of the following concepts?

• Enculturation

• Empowerment

• Cultural relativism

• Social and cultural literacy

Which of the following is an example of cooperation between institutions?

• Families support fundraising at a local church.

• Persons in a peer group decide to attend a concert.

• A group of fathers protests about government changes to paid leave.

• Teachers and students agree on a submission date for an assignment.