Culture and Language Sociology RECAP

Which of the following is an example of a nonmaterial aspect of culture?

• family relationships

• pizza parlors

• houses

• computers

Which is an example of how material culture can relate to nonmaterial culture?

• buying the latest brand of sneakers to look cool

• wearing a coat to keep warm in winter

• getting a new computer because the old one no longer works

• riding a bicycle to get to school in the morning

Which of the following is an element of culture?

• instincts

• values

• reflexes

• genetics

_____ states that our perceptions depend on our language. Since languages differ, perceptions also differ.

• Darwinian Evolution

• Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

• Nacirema Cultural System

• German Closed-Door Policy

Which of the statements about language and culture is accurate?

• People's perceptions do not depend on the particular language they learn.

• Language does not allow people to create culture as they communicate with one another.

• People pass their experiences, ideas, and knowledge to others through language.

• People's transmission of culture depends minimally on the use of symbols.