8 Mid Test 2

The primary definition of social institutions is ...

• Temporary social gatherings

• Individual choices that affect society

• Random social interactions between people

• Established patterns of behavior and relationships that govern societal functions

Social institutions are made up of which key components are ...

• Only rules and regulations

• Buildings and physical structures

• Norms, values, and roles

• Just written laws

The relationship between social institutions and individual behavior is ...

• They provide patterns and guidelines for individual behavior

• They have no effect on individual behavior

• They discourage all forms of social behavior

• They only impact government officials

Characteristic of social norms is ...

• They are legally binding in all situations

• They vary between different social groups

• They never change over time

• They only apply to children

The function social norms within groups is ...

• They create unpredictable social interactions

• They discourage group cohesion

• They only work in small groups

• They help maintain social order within groups

In traditional martial arts training, which 'way' is commonly practiced?

• Wearing any comfortable clothing

• Bowing to show respect before entering the training area

• Starting practice without warming up

• Talking freely during instruction

In many Asian cultures, removing shoes before entering a home is an example of …

• A personal preference

• A temporary rule

• A modern trend

• An established cultural practice

How are habits often performed?

• Consciously and deliberately

• Randomly and unpredictably

• Often unconsciously

• Only in social settings

What can personal habits reflect?

• Only personal preferences

• Broader societal norms

• Purely biological instincts

• Government regulations

How do cultural influences affect habits?

• They shape individual actions and lifestyles

• They have no effect on habits

• They only affect professional habits

• They force people to break their routines