Culture in Moral Behavior (Part 1)

Which of the following best defines culture?

• A set of laws and regulations governing a society

• The collective way of life of a group of people

• A system of religious beliefs

• The geographical landscape of a region

According to the lesson, culture is:
______ along by communication/ socialization from one generation to another.

Culture cannot be learned.

• True

• False

What aspects are encompassed by the concept of "way of life" in a culture?

• Economic policies and trade agreements

• Moral values and behaviors

• Unacceptable knowledge, beliefs, and symbols

• Fashion trends and popular music

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the impact of culture on individuals within a society?

• Individuals have the ability to entirely shield themselves from the influence of their society's culture.

• Culture has a minimal effect on individuals, who can easily resist its influence.

• Individuals can choose to adopt only certain aspects of their society's culture while rejecting others.

• It is impossible to live in a society without being affected by its culture.

According to De Guzman & Peña (2016), what is the significance of learning culture in human development?

• Learning culture is optional and has little impact on human development.

• Learning culture is detrimental to human development as it imposes constraints on individual freedom.

• Learning culture is an essential part of human development, contributing significantly to individuals' growth and understanding of society.

• Learning culture is only relevant for individuals pursuing careers in anthropology or sociology.

Which of the following best describes social learning?

• A solitary process where individuals acquire knowledge through personal experiences only.

• A method of formal education facilitated by teachers and textbooks.

• The process by which individuals acquire knowledge from others in the groups to which they belong, as a normal part of childhood.

• A form of online learning conducted through social media platforms.

What is the ability to understand a culture on its own terms and not to make judgments using the standards of one’s own culture?

• Socialization

• Culture

• Moral Relativism

• Cultural Relativism

Which of the following scenarios best describes Cultural Relativism?

• Sarah travels to a foreign country and insists that everyone should speak English because it's the "universal language."

• John attends a cultural festival where he observes rituals and traditions, he's unfamiliar with, but he listens attentively and asks questions to understand their significance.

• Emma judges a community's dietary habits as "strange" because they eat insects, without considering the cultural context behind this practice.

• Michael imposes his religious beliefs on others, believing his faith to be superior to all other cultural perspectives.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates Moral Relativism?

• Sarah believes that certain actions, like lying or stealing, are universally wrong, regardless of the cultural or situational context.

• John argues that what is considered morally acceptable varies depending on the cultural norms and values of different societies.

• Emma maintains that there is a single set of moral principles that should be followed by everyone, regardless of their cultural background.

• Michael asserts that moral judgments are absolute and should be applied universally, irrespective of individual perspectives or cultural diversity.