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02 - Sociology Unit II Review

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 19mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the difference between material and nonmaterial culture?

a)

Material culture consists of tangible objects, while nonmaterial culture consists of beliefs and values.

b)

Material culture is based on technology, while nonmaterial culture is based on traditions.

c)

Material culture refers to artistic expressions, while nonmaterial culture refers to laws.

d)

Material culture exists only in wealthy societies.

2.

Which of the following is an example of a cultural universal?

a)

Driving on the right side of the road

b)

Using chopsticks to eat meals

c)

Family structures and kinship systems

d)

Celebrating Christmas

3.

What is ethnocentrism?

a)

The belief that all cultures are equal

b)

The practice of judging another culture based on one’s own cultural norms

c)

The appreciation of all cultural differences

d)

The study of foreign cultures

4.

The concept of "cultural relativism" suggests that:

a)

Some cultures are superior to others

b)

All cultures should be judged by Western standards

c)

Each culture should be understood by its own values and practices

d)

Cultures never change over time

5.

The practice of imposing one’s own cultural values on another culture is called:

a)

Cultural relativism

b)

Cultural imperialism

c)

Ethnocentrism

d)

Cultural diffusion

6.

Which of the following is NOT a function of norms in society?

a)

They create predictability in social interactions

b)

They determine genetic traits of individuals

c)

They help maintain social order

d)

They shape moral expectations

7.

Which of the following is an example of a folkway?

a)

Laws against stealing

b)

Using a napkin while eating

c)

Prohibitions against murder

d)

The U.S. Constitution

8.

Which theory states that language shapes our perception of reality?

a)

Functionalist Perspective

b)

Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

c)

Conflict Theory

d)

Looking-Glass Self

9.

What is the primary distinction between high culture and popular culture?

a)

High culture is more widely accepted than popular culture

b)

High culture is associated with the elite, while popular culture is mainstream

c)

High culture changes quickly, while popular culture remains static

d)

Popular culture is more expensive to participate in than high culture

10.

Which sociologist introduced the concept of the "looking-glass self"?

a)

Karl Marx

b)

George Herbert Mead

c)

Charles Cooley

d)

Emile Durkheim

11.

According to Kohlberg, which stage of moral development is characterized by making moral decisions based on avoiding punishment?

a)

Preconventional

b)

Conventional

c)

Postconventional

d)

Reflexive

12.

What is resocialization?

a)

Learning new norms and values when entering a new environment

b)

The reinforcement of childhood socialization

c)

The rejection of all cultural norms

d)

The study of international cultures

13.

Which of the following is an example of a total institution?

a)

A public school

b)

A military boot camp

c)

A corporate office

d)

A sports team

14.

What is the "hidden curriculum" in schools?

a)

The unspoken and informal lessons that students learn about social norms

b)

A secret syllabus given only to certain students

c)

The extra credit assignments in a class

d)

The lunch menu at school

15.

What did the baby monkeys prefer in Harlow’s experiment?

a)

The wire mother that provided food

b)

The soft cloth mother that provided comfort

c)

No mother at all; they preferred to be alone

d)

The mother that was most colorful

16.

The process of cultural diffusion occurs when:

a)

One culture conquers another

b)

Cultural elements spread from one society to another

c)

A society rejects all outside influences

d)

A government enforces strict social norms

17.

Maria, a student from the U.S., travels to Japan and is surprised that people bow instead of shaking hands when greeting each other. She feels confused and unsure how to behave. What is Maria experiencing?

a)

Ethnocentrism

b)

Cultural shock

c)

Cultural relativism

d)

Xenocentrism

18.

While traveling in India, Jake sees people eating with their hands instead of utensils. He thinks this is "uncivilized" and refuses to try it himself. Jake’s reaction is an example of:

a)

Cultural relativism

b)

Ethnocentrism

c)

Xenocentrism

d)

Cultural diffusion

19.

A journalist covering a festival in Kenya notices that the local community celebrates a rite of passage unfamiliar to her. Instead of judging it, she tries to understand its cultural significance. This is an example of:

a)

Ethnocentrism

b)

Cultural relativism

c)

Cultural imperialism

d)

Cultural shock

20.

Jason is passionate about Japanese anime and often attends cosplay conventions dressed as his favorite characters. He interacts with others who share his interests. Jason is part of a:

a)

Counterculture

b)

Cultural universal

c)

Subculture

d)

High culture

21.

A group of individuals rejects mainstream society’s norms and chooses to live in an isolated community with their own rules and lifestyle, refusing government intervention. This group is an example of:

a)

A subculture

b)

A counterculture

c)

Popular culture

d)

High culture

22.

A child follows school rules only to avoid getting in trouble with the teacher. According to Kohlberg, this child is in which stage of moral development?

a)

Preconventional

b)

Conventional

c)

Postconventional

d)

Ethical relativism

23.

What major psychological concept did Harlow’s study support?

a)

The importance of physical nourishment over all other factors

b)

The idea that love and comfort are essential for healthy development

c)

The belief that attachment is only based on genetics

d)

The theory that monkeys do not need socialization

24.

A famous U.S. fast-food chain opens locations in China, adapting its menu to local tastes by offering rice-based dishes. This is an example of:

a)

Cultural shock

b)

Cultural relativism

c)

Cultural diffusion

d)

Xenocentrism

25.

At school, students learn math and science, but they also learn teamwork, discipline, and respect for authority through everyday interactions. This unspoken learning process is known as:

a)

Cultural imperialism

b)

Hidden curriculum

c)

Informal norms

d)

Ethnocentrism

26.

When Sam starts his first job at a law firm, he quickly learns that employees are expected to dress formally, address senior partners respectfully, and avoid personal phone calls at work. This process is called:

a)

Cultural diffusion

b)

Resocialization

c)

Social control

d)

Counterculture formation

27.

An international nonprofit builds schools in a developing country but insists on using Western teaching methods instead of traditional local ones. This is an example of:

a)

Cultural relativism

b)

Cultural imperialism

c)

Xenocentrism

d)

Diffusion

28.

(a)   culture includes beliefs, ideas, and attitudes

29.

(a)   culture includes physical objects and artifacts.

30.

The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others is known as (a)   .

31.

The process of spreading cultural traits from one society to another is called (a)   .

32.

A (a)   is a smaller cultural group within a larger culture that maintains its own unique values and practices.

33.

(a)   norms have moral significance and are often upheld by laws or strong social sanctions.

34.

In Mead’s stages of self-development, the (a)   stage involves children imitating others without understanding the meaning.

35.

The unspoken and informal lessons that schools teach students are called the (a)   .

36.

A (a)   is a group that rejects mainstream societal norms and actively opposes them.