Culture and Society: Exploring the Impact on Human Behavior and Social Institutions

Question 1

Which of the following statements about culture is NOT accurate?

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Culture is static and does not change over time.

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Culture is learned and transmitted through social interaction.

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Culture is shared by a group of people who identify with it.

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Culture influences the behaviors and beliefs of individuals.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental element of culture, as defined in our textbook?

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Technology

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Values

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Symbols

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Norms

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of culture?

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Biology

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Values

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Beliefs

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Norms

Question 4

The process through which individuals acquire the norms, values, and beliefs of their society is termed:

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Socialization

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Acculturation

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Assimilation

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Enculturation

Question 5

Which type of culture is typically found in small, traditional societies with a strong sense of community?

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Folk culture

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Popular culture

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Elite culture

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Counterculture

Question 6

Which of the following is a defining feature of culture?

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It is acquired and passed down through social interactions.

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It remains unchanged over time.

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It is exclusive to advanced societies.

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It is unaffected by the surrounding environment.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered a core element of culture?

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Biological makeup

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Values

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Norms

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Beliefs

Question 8

The process by which individuals learn and internalize their society's norms and values is known as:

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Socialization

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Enculturation

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Acculturation

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Assimilation

Question 9

Which form of culture is predominantly transmitted through informal means like family, peers, and close associates?

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Folk culture

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Material culture

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Ideal culture

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Popular culture

Question 10

Cultural values that are considered desirable and worthy of emulation are referred to as:

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Ideals

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Norms

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Sanctions

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Rituals

Question 11

The belief that one's culture is superior to others is known as:

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Ethnocentrism

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Cultural relativism

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Xenophobia

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Assimilation

Question 12

The concept of cultural lag refers to the:

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Gap between technological progress and societal norms

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Difference in values between generations

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Rate at which culture changes vs social change

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Speed of technology adoption

Question 13

Which is NOT a fundamental aspect of culture?

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Governmental systems

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Values

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Language

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Technology

Question 14

What process describes individuals adopting their culture's beliefs and values?

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Enculturation

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Socialization

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Assimilation

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Indoctrination

Question 15

The concept of cultural relativism suggests that:

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Cultures should be judged by their own standards.

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One culture is inherently superior to all others.

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Cultural practices should not be questioned.

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Cultures are static and unchanging.

Question 16

'Culture shock' refers to:

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The challenges of adjusting to a new cultural environment

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Feeling superior towards a different culture

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The inability to comprehend a different culture

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Rejecting one's own culture

Question 17

The term used to describe the process of learning and adopting the values and beliefs of one's society is:

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Enculturation

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Socialization

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Acculturation

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Assimilation

Question 18

The theory of 'cultural hegemony' explains the process by which:

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A dominant culture influences and shapes other cultures

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A minority culture resists the influence of a dominant culture

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Different cultures coexist peacefully without any interaction

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Cultures are constantly evolving and changing

Question 19

How does culture influence the development and functioning of social institutions?

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By shaping values, norms, and beliefs that guide behavior within those institutions

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Culture has no impact on social institutions.

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Culture solely determines the political systems adopted by a society.

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Culture creates economic structures and resource distribution systems.

Question 20

Cultural diversity offers a wealth of perspectives and experiences, but it also presents challenges. Which of the following is generally recognized as the primary challenge posed by cultural diversity in society?

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Intensified social conflict

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Increased social harmony

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Reduced economic productivity

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Diminished cultural preservation

Question 21

The process through which individuals internalize cultural values and norms is known as:

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Enculturation

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Socialization

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Assimilation

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Acculturation

Question 22

The shared beliefs, values, and practices that define a group of people constitute their:

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Culture

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Society

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Community

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Organization

Question 23

Which is NOT a potential consequence of cultural diversity?

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Cultural homogeneity

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Increased tolerance

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Enhanced creativity

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Social conflict

Question 24

The process of adopting values and practices of a new culture while maintaining aspects of one's own is known as:

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Acculturation

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Assimilation

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Integration

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Amalgamation

Question 25

The tendency to view one's own culture as superior to others is referred to as:

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Ethnocentrism

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Cultural relativism

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Xenophobia

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Stereotyping

Question 26

The result of two or more cultures blending to form a new, distinct culture is known as:

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Amalgamation

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Assimilation

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Integration

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Acculturation

Question 27

What term describes the feeling of belonging to a specific culture or group?

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Cultural Identity

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Ethnocentrism

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Cultural Relativism

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Cultural Diffusion

Question 28

When faced with cultural practices that clash with your moral values, which response aligns with the ethical principles of cultural relativism?

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Suspend judgment and seek to comprehend the cultural context and reasoning behind the practices.

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Condemn these practices as morally wrong, despite their cultural significance.

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Enforce your ethical beliefs on the other culture, even if it causes misunderstandings.

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Abandon your ethical beliefs in favor of the cultural norms of the other group.

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of culture?

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It is fixed and never changes

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It is shared among members of a community

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It is constantly evolving

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It influences our beliefs and actions

Question 30

The process by which an individual absorbs the norms, values, and beliefs of a culture is called:

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Socialization

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Integration

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Assimilation

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Acculturation

Question 31

Which among the following is an example of material culture?

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Artwork

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Norms

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Language

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Beliefs

Question 32

A set of guidelines and expectations guiding behavior in a society is referred to as:

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Social norms

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Laws

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Customs

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Beliefs

Question 33

The gradual process of adapting to a new culture is defined as:

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Acculturation

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Integration

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Assimilation

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Enculturation

Question 34

Which concept acknowledges that various cultures have varying worldviews and interpretations?

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Cultural relativism

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Cultural determinism

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Xenocentrism

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Ethnocentrism

Question 35

The field of sociology focused on the interplay between culture and society is termed:

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Cultural sociology

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Economic sociology

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Social anthropology

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Political sociology

Question 36

When interacting with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, which of the following is a potential obstacle?

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Language barriers

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Geographical distance

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Shared cultural backgrounds

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Financial stability

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT considered a core element of culture?

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Personality

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Values

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Symbols

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Beliefs

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of material culture?

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Clothing

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Beliefs

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Customs

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Values

Question 39

A complex system of shared meanings, values, and beliefs that guides behavior within a society is known as:

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Culture

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Subculture

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Society

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Community

Question 40

Which of the following is a positive function of culture?

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Providing a sense of identity

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Limiting individual freedom

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Creating conflict between different groups

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Preventing social change

Question 41

The process by which individuals adapt to the values and norms of a new culture while retaining aspects of their own is called:

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Acculturation

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Socialization

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Assimilation

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Enculturation

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential element of culture?

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Biology

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Values

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Beliefs

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Language

Question 43

In what way does culture influence individual behavior?

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It establishes social norms and expectations that guide actions.

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It exerts absolute control over individuals' thoughts and actions.

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It forces people to behave irrationally.

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It eliminates personal autonomy.

Question 44

Which of the following statements best exemplifies the concept of cultural relativism?

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Recognizing the validity of diverse cultural practices and perspectives without judgment.

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Evaluating other cultures based solely on one's own cultural standards.

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Assuming that all cultures adhere to universal values.

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Forcing one's own cultural values upon others.

Question 45

How does culture play a transformative role in shaping social institutions?

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It influences the structure of family units, economic systems, and political organizations.

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It solely affects personal beliefs and individual behaviors.

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It has no bearing on how societies are organized.

Question 46

Which of the following characteristics accurately defines subcultures?

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They possess distinct values, beliefs, and practices that set them apart from the dominant culture.

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They are inherently deviant or criminal in nature.

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They are exclusive to non-Western societies.

Question 47

In what ways can technological advancements influence culture?

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They have the potential to reshape values, beliefs, and practices.

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Their impact is limited to material aspects of culture.

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They invariably lead to cultural decline.

Question 48

What term refers to the widely accepted values, beliefs, and behaviors that characterize a society?

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Dominant culture

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Counterculture

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Subculture

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Popular culture

Question 49

In what ways does the influence of culture manifest in healthcare systems?

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It shapes beliefs about illness, health-seeking behaviors, and the perceived roles of healthcare professionals.

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Its impact is exclusive to traditional societies.

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT considered a material element of culture?

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Norms

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Architecture

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Tools

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Technology

Question 51

The process by which individuals learn the values and beliefs of their culture is known as:

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Socialization

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Cultural diffusion

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Enculturation

Question 52

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the role of social structure in shaping individual behavior and social outcomes?

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Structural functionalism

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Conflict theory

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Feminist theory

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Symbolic interactionism

Question 53

The assumption that one's own culture is superior to all others is referred to as:

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Ethnocentrism

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Cultural hegemony

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Xenophobia

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Cultural relativism

Question 54

Which of the following is a characteristic of a multicultural society?

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Multiple cultural groups coexisting within a single society

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Dominance of a single cultural group

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Complete cultural assimilation

Question 55

The concept of 'habitus' in sociology refers to:

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Internalized dispositions that shape individual behavior

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Observable social interactions

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Cultural symbols and meanings

Question 56

Which of the following is a key element of cultural hegemony?

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Dominant ideas and values are presented as universal truths

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Cultural diversity is actively suppressed

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Minority cultures are forced to assimilate

Question 57

The process of adapting and changing one's culture in response to new experiences is known as:

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Cultural adaptation

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Cultural revitalization

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Cultural assimilation

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Cultural diffusion

Question 58

Which of the following is a potential benefit of cultural diversity in society?

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Enhanced creativity and innovation

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Increased cultural conflict

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Homogenization of culture

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Reduced social cohesion

Question 59

The belief that all cultures are inherently equal in value and should be respected is known as:

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Cultural relativism

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Cultural universalism

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Ethnocentrism

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Cultural imperialism