Unit 2: Changing Cultural Landscapes Exam

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Culture can be defined as _________

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(The shared products of human groups, A pattern of behavior, A way of life)

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Which of the following is an example of material culture? Options: a) A religious belief, b) A language, c) A building, d) A value

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A building

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Which of the following is an example of nonmaterial culture?

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A belief

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What is a symbol?

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A type of nonverbal communication, a material object, something that has a shared meaning attached to it.

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Values can be defined as:

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Shared beliefs about what is good or bad, desirable or undesirable behaviors, and the things that a group of people hold to be important.

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What is the difference between individualism and collectivism?

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Individualism values individual characteristics, is associated with democracy, and is more common in Western cultures. Collectivism values group characteristics, is associated with communism, and is more common in Eastern cultures.

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How is power distance expressed in culture?

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How individuals relate to power and authority, whether a culture is more democratic or more autocratic, and whether individuals in a society believe they should have a voice.

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What is the difference between high uncertainty avoidance and low uncertainty avoidance?

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High uncertainty avoidance cultures like to stick to what is familiar, while low uncertainty avoidance cultures are more open to change.

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What is the difference between masculine and feminine cultural values?

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Masculine cultures value things like achievement and competitiveness, while feminine cultures value things like cooperation and compassion.

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A society that values time over relationships is more likely to:

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Focus on efficiency