Culture and Society Quiz

What is the definition of culture?

• A way of life of a particular group of people and the distinct characteristics.

• The economic system of a society.

• The political structure of a community.

• The technological advancements of a nation.

What is the difference between symbols, norms, and values?

• Symbols are expectations, norms are meanings, values are beliefs.

• Symbols are meanings, norms are expectations, values are what society holds to be desirable.

• Symbols are beliefs, norms are meanings, values are expectations.

• Symbols are expectations, norms are beliefs, values are meanings.

What prompts new symbols and language development?

• Economic growth

• Political stability

• Technology and social change

• Environmental factors

Identify the values of American Society.

• Collectivism, tradition, and hierarchy

• Individualism, achievement, and success

• Conformity, obedience, and uniformity

• Isolationism, secrecy, and independence

What is the difference between counterculture and subculture?

• Subculture is a smaller culture within a larger one; counterculture conflicts with mainstream culture.

• Subculture is a conflicting culture; counterculture is a smaller culture within a larger one.

• Subculture and counterculture are the same.

• Subculture is a dominant culture; counterculture is a subordinate culture.

What is socialization?

• The process of learning about society.

• The process of economic development.

• The process of technological advancement.

• The process of political change.

How are Mead’s Theory of Childhood Development described?

• Self-awareness through isolation.

• Self-consciousness through others' reactions and attitudes.

• Self-development through economic status.

• Self-improvement through technological use.

List the agents of gender socialization.

• Family, school, peers, media

• Government, religion, economy, technology

• Friends, neighbors, sports, hobbies

• Literature, art, music, dance

What is the interpretation of "Front" and "Back" stages?

• Front is relaxed behavior, Back is formal behavior

• Front is active performance, Back is out of character

• Front is private life, Back is public life

• Front is emotional expression, Back is logical thinking

How is self-identity formulated?

• By genetic inheritance

• By interactions with others

• By personal achievements

• By cultural heritage