UCSP Quiz 1.4

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In a small town in the Philippines, high-speed internet has recently arrived, but many local businesses still use paper records instead of digital systems. As a result, online payments and tech-driven services are rarely used. What concept does this illustrate?

• Cultural assimilation
• Cultural shock
• Cultural lag
• Accommodation

Luis, a Filipino engineer, moves to Sweden for work. He finds the weather harsh, struggles with the new language, and is surprised that his coworkers don’t bring food to share like he’s used to back home. He feels anxious and isolated. What is Luis experiencing?

• Ethnocentrism
• Cultural shock
• Cultural lag
• Cultural assimilation

At a university in Canada, students from different backgrounds are encouraged to wear traditional clothing, speak their native languages, and share their customs during an annual diversity celebration. What concept is promoted through this practice?

• Xenocentrism
• Accommodation
• Cultural lag
• Ethnocentrism

An 18-year-old Filipino student watches K-dramas, wears Korean-style fashion, and says Korean food and culture are “better” than local Filipino traditions. What mindset is the student demonstrating?

• Cultural relativism
• Cultural assimilation
• Xenocentrism
• Ethnocentrism

A sociologist is researching funeral customs in rural Thailand. Instead of criticizing them for being different from Western norms, she tries to understand their meaning in the Thai context. What approach is the sociologist applying?

• Cultural assimilation
• Ethnocentrism
• Cultural relativism
• Cultural shock

In cities across the world, people eat at McDonald’s, wear blue jeans, and listen to the same top pop songs, regardless of their local culture. What process does this example illustrate?

• Cultural lag
• Cultural leveling
• Ethnocentrism
• Accommodation

Ali, originally from Syria, migrated to Canada. Over time, he stopped speaking Arabic, celebrated Canadian holidays, and adopted Western clothing and mannerisms, losing touch with his native culture. What is this transformation an example of?

• Cultural shock
• Cultural assimilation
• Accommodation
• Cultural lag

An American tourist visiting a rural village in Vietnam criticizes the locals for eating with their hands, claiming it's “uncivilized” and “dirty” compared to using forks and spoons. What concept best describes the tourist’s behavior?

• Cultural relativism
• Xenocentrism
• Cultural lag
• Ethnocentrism

Emma believes that her country's beliefs, language, and customs are superior to others and refuses to accept or learn about other cultures, leading to conflict with international students at school. Which disadvantage of ethnocentrism does this reflect?

• Encouraging national pride
• Promoting unity
• Creating prejudice and intolerance
• Preserving tradition