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37545 Intro to Sociology Online

Unit 4 Assignment

Question 1 Jewerly, art, hairstyles and clothing each represent examples of:

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high culture

nonmaterial culture

material culture

pop culture

Question 2Sociologist use the concept of “norm” to describe ________________________.

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the standards by which people define what is socially desirable

expressions of disapproval for violating socially acceptable behavior

ideas about what is true or false

the expectations, or rules of behavior that develop out of values

Question 3 Mark and Sally went walking in the park. Both of them were wearing nothing on the upper half of their bodies. Mark would be violating a __________, Sally would be violating a _________________.

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more; folkway

more; taboo

folkway; more

folkway; taboo

Question 4 Jeffrey Dahmer was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment for this offense. He also practiced canniabalism on his victims. In this situation, the act of murder could be described as the violation of a __________, while cannibalism could be described as the violation of a ___________.

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more; folkway

more; taboo

folkway; more

folkway; taboo

Question 5 A tendency for an individual to use their own group’s way of doing things as a yardstick for judging others is referred to as:

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ethnocentrism

culture

cultural relativism

cultural leveling

Question 6 After having successfully negotiated an important business contract with a major client, Phil’s boss congratulated him and promised him a significant pay raise. In this situation, Phil has received what sociologists call a :

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positive emoticon

positive folkway

positive sanction

positive value

Question 7 Harold is an executive of the Harley-Davidson company. He is a member of the Free Wheelers, a motorcycle group. On weekends, the Free Wheelers go camping and fishing. Harold would be considered a member of a(n):

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counterculture

minority culture

underground culture

subculture

Question 8 The coexistence of such values as democracy and equality alongside of sexism and group superiority illustrates the condition of:

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value clusters

value strain

value inconsistency

value contradiction

Question 9 When Napster first enabled users to exchange music files on the Internet, recording companies cried “foul” even though there were no laws to limit such exchanges. This gap between social norms and technology provides an example of:

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cultural leveling

cultural lag

cultural diffusion

cultural adaptation

Question 10 In a four square block section of midtown Manhattan, it is possible to purchase a bagel with cream cheese, eat stir fried vegetables prepared in a wok or dine on raw fish in a sushi bar. This range of culinary possiblities illustrates the process of:

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cultural lag

cultural diffusion

cultural leveling

cultural bridging

Question 11 Debbie, who works in sales, recently traveled around the world for her business. When she came back from her travels, she told her friends that she was able to stop at a McDonalds’s and order a Big Mac in every major city she visited. Her ability to have a Big Mac in all the major cities is an example of:

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cultural leveling

cultural lag

cultural wars

cultural bridging

Question 12 If a group of people are engaged in a heated conversation about abortion, this would be an example of which sociological concept?

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In cultural leveling

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cultural exchange

cultural leveling

culture wars

cultural diffusion

Question 13 Go to the following web page on the subculture of the Amish. . Which of the statements below is IN?

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the Amish have worked hard to integrate within the larger outside community

the Amish can be viewed as a subculture because of their language and style of dress

Amish can be shunned by other Amish if they choose to leave their community

Amish culture stresses obedience instead of self-fulfillment

Question 14 Go to the following web page on ethnocentrism. It highlights eyewitness accounts of Native Americans who endured the assimilation process imposed by the United States government on Native Americans starting after the Civil War. After reading the information, which of the following statements below is IN?

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food rations would be withheld from families that would not give up their children to the schools

the school allowed them to speak Indian

the word “civilized” meant to be like the white man

personal belongings were taken from the children and set on fire

Question 15 Go to the following web page on How Different Cultures Celebrate New Year’s Day. After reading the information at the site, which of the following statements below is IN?

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Muslims celebrate New Years eleven days earlier each year

the Chinese people believe that there are evil spirits around at New Year, so they let off firecrackers to frighten the spirits away.

In Vietnam, New Years is celebrated in October

in southern India, mothers put food, flowers, and small gifts on a special tray. On New Year’s morning, children must keep their eyes shut until they have been led to the tray.

Question 16 Go to the following web page on the Grateful Dead as a Subculture After reading the information at the site, which of the following statements below is IN?

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for Deadheads, fellow deadheads and members of the band are considered family

“electric alchemy” refers to the back and forth communication between the band and the audience during a show

“tapers” (people who want to record the show) are given their own section to openly make their own copies of the show

“dead weight” at a Grateful Dead show refers to the amount of psychedelic drugs and organic food available for consumption

Question 17 While most women and men acknowledge the importance of fidelity in marriage, a recent U.S. survey found that about 25 percent of married men and 10 percent of married women reported being sexually unfaithful to their spouses at some point in their marriage. This illustrates the distinction between:

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ideal culture and real culture

ethnocentrism and cultural relativism

high culture and popular culture

mores and folkways

Question 18 A feeling of disorientation one experiences when entering a new environment or situation that has a different value system than their own is referred to as:

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culture shock

cultural universal

ethnocentrism

culture leveling

Question 19 The process by which people learn from one another, adopting some part of the other’s way of life is known as:

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cultural diffusion

cultural transforming

cultural lag

cultural osmosis

Question 20 Sociologists use the term __________ to indicate the standards by which people define their ideas about what is right and wrong.

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norms

values

mores

sanctions

Question 21 View the video below on ethnocentrism and cultural relativism. After viewing the video, answer the following questions: If you are having trouble seeing the video, then go to the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5ZO0Q42xio

1) Explain how eye contact differs in the United States and other cultures.

2) Why is the term “Far East” considered ethnocentric?

3) What concept regarding marriage was used as an example of cultural relativism?

Question 22 View the video below on culture shock. After watching the video, describe two specific types of culture shock the boys from the Sudan experienced when they arrived in the United States.

If you are having trouble seeing the video, then go to the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=BT0kzF4A-WQ

Question 23 View the video below on the anti-sharia law protest. Then answer the questions below.

If you are having trouble seeing the video, then go to the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHbasJCtcz0

1) Which side of the culture war would the anti-sharia protesters be on? Which side would the counter-protesters be on?

2) Describe an example of symbolism used by each side during the protest.