Worksheets02 - Sociology Unit II Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is the difference between material and nonmaterial culture?
Material culture consists of tangible objects, while nonmaterial culture consists of beliefs and values.
Material culture is based on technology, while nonmaterial culture is based on traditions.
Material culture refers to artistic expressions, while nonmaterial culture refers to laws.
Material culture exists only in wealthy societies.
Which of the following is an example of a cultural universal?
Driving on the right side of the road
Using chopsticks to eat meals
Family structures and kinship systems
Celebrating Christmas
What is ethnocentrism?
The belief that all cultures are equal
The practice of judging another culture based on one’s own cultural norms
The appreciation of all cultural differences
The study of foreign cultures
The concept of "cultural relativism" suggests that:
Some cultures are superior to others
All cultures should be judged by Western standards
Each culture should be understood by its own values and practices
Cultures never change over time
The practice of imposing one’s own cultural values on another culture is called:
Cultural relativism
Cultural imperialism
Ethnocentrism
Cultural diffusion
Which of the following is NOT a function of norms in society?
They create predictability in social interactions
They determine genetic traits of individuals
They help maintain social order
They shape moral expectations
Which of the following is an example of a folkway?
Laws against stealing
Using a napkin while eating
Prohibitions against murder
The U.S. Constitution
Which theory states that language shapes our perception of reality?
Functionalist Perspective
Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
Conflict Theory
Looking-Glass Self
What is the primary distinction between high culture and popular culture?
High culture is more widely accepted than popular culture
High culture is associated with the elite, while popular culture is mainstream
High culture changes quickly, while popular culture remains static
Popular culture is more expensive to participate in than high culture
Which sociologist introduced the concept of the "looking-glass self"?
Karl Marx
George Herbert Mead
Charles Cooley
Emile Durkheim
According to Kohlberg, which stage of moral development is characterized by making moral decisions based on avoiding punishment?
Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Reflexive
What is resocialization?
Learning new norms and values when entering a new environment
The reinforcement of childhood socialization
The rejection of all cultural norms
The study of international cultures
Which of the following is an example of a total institution?
A public school
A military boot camp
A corporate office
A sports team
What is the "hidden curriculum" in schools?
The unspoken and informal lessons that students learn about social norms
A secret syllabus given only to certain students
The extra credit assignments in a class
The lunch menu at school
What did the baby monkeys prefer in Harlow’s experiment?
The wire mother that provided food
The soft cloth mother that provided comfort
No mother at all; they preferred to be alone
The mother that was most colorful
The process of cultural diffusion occurs when:
One culture conquers another
Cultural elements spread from one society to another
A society rejects all outside influences
A government enforces strict social norms
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?
Ethnocentrism
Cultural shock
Cultural relativism
Xenocentrism
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:
Cultural relativism
Ethnocentrism
Xenocentrism
Cultural diffusion
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:
Ethnocentrism
Cultural relativism
Cultural imperialism
Cultural shock
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:
Counterculture
Cultural universal
Subculture
High culture
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 subculture
A counterculture
Popular culture
High culture
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?
Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Ethical relativism
What major psychological concept did Harlow’s study support?
The importance of physical nourishment over all other factors
The idea that love and comfort are essential for healthy development
The belief that attachment is only based on genetics
The theory that monkeys do not need socialization
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:
Cultural shock
Cultural relativism
Cultural diffusion
Xenocentrism
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:
Cultural imperialism
Hidden curriculum
Informal norms
Ethnocentrism
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:
Cultural diffusion
Resocialization
Social control
Counterculture formation
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:
Cultural relativism
Cultural imperialism
Xenocentrism
Diffusion
(a) culture includes beliefs, ideas, and attitudes
(a) culture includes physical objects and artifacts.
The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others is known as (a) .
The process of spreading cultural traits from one society to another is called (a) .
A (a) is a smaller cultural group within a larger culture that maintains its own unique values and practices.
(a) norms have moral significance and are often upheld by laws or strong social sanctions.
In Mead’s stages of self-development, the (a) stage involves children imitating others without understanding the meaning.
The unspoken and informal lessons that schools teach students are called the (a) .
A (a) is a group that rejects mainstream societal norms and actively opposes them.
