Chapter 3: Culture

Ethnocentrism is defined as:

• time that elapses between the introduction of a new item of material culture and its acceptance as part of nonmaterial culture.

• the practice of assessing a culture by its own standards rather than viewing it through the lens of one’s own culture.

• the pattern of cultural experiences and attitudes that exist in mainstream society.

• a belief or attitude that one’s own culture is better than all others.

Culture Shock is defined as:

• result when something new is formed from existing objects or concepts—when things are put together in an entirely new manner.

• the pattern of cultural experiences and attitudes that exist in the highest class segments of a society.

• certain behaviors by giving their support, approval, or permission, or by instilling formal actions of disapproval and nonsupport.

• one may experience disorientation and frustration.

_____ are established, written rules.

• Mores

• Formal Norms

• Symbols

• Informal Norms

Informal Norms are defined as:

• casual behaviors that are generally and widely conformed to—is longer.

• an object or concept’s initial appearance in society—it’s innovative because it is markedly new.

• a way to encourage conformity to cultural norms.

• a culture’s standard for discerning what is good and just in society.

____ such as gestures, signs, objects, signals, and words—help people understand that world.

• Symbols

• Culture Lag

• Language

• Counter culture

High culture is defined as:

• a type of subculture that rejects some of the larger culture’s norms and values.

• the pattern of cultural experiences and attitudes that exist in mainstream society.

• a smaller cultural group within a larger culture.

• the pattern of cultural experiences and attitudes that exist in the highest class segments of a society.

A(n) _______ refers to an object or concept’s initial appearance in society—it’s innovative because it is markedly new.

• Folkways

• Innovation

• Diffusion

• Sanction

When Native Americans were first forced to live on reservations, the children were forced to go to Christian-based schools and were taught English. Their native language was discouraged or often forbidden. This is an example of ____________.

• Cultural Imperialism

• Countercultures

• Cultural relativism

• Culture shock

There are many different religions around the world, some are more common than others. Religion is an example of _________.

• Material Culture

• Ecclesia

• Cultural Relativism

• Nonmaterial culture

In Nick’s class, Jerome showed up late. When he opened the door, Nick looked up to see the teacher and some students giving him looks of disapproval for being late. This is an example of _________.

• Sanctions

• Subculture

• Counterculture

• Law