College Vocabulary

What is the term for the study of human societies and cultures and their development?

• Anthropology

• Sociology

• Psychology

• Economics

Which term describes the process by which individuals learn and adopt the values and norms of their society?

• Socialization

• Acculturation

• Assimilation

• Enculturation

What is the term for a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units?

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

Which term refers to the movement of people from rural areas to cities?

• Urbanization

• Migration

• Industrialization

• Globalization

What is the term for the economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Feudalism

Which term describes a society's shared beliefs, values, and practices?

• Culture

• Tradition

• Custom

• Ritual

What is the term for the study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services?

• Economics

• Sociology

• Anthropology

• Political Science

Which term refers to the ability to influence or control the behavior of people?

• Power

• Authority

• Leadership

• Control

What is the term for a large group of people who share a common language, culture, ethnicity, descent, or history?

• Nation

• State

• Community

• Society

Which term describes the process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group?

• Assimilation

• Acculturation

• Integration

• Adaptation