SOC210 Chapter 3

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The slogan "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" is an example of

A moral holiday

Although many people believe that Expectations for personal space are innate, members of many cultures are accustomed to noticeably less personal space than those of others. This helps demonstrate that peoples expectations for personal space are

A part of our culture and, as such, are learned rather than innate

During the American occupation of Japan after World War II, the Japanese observed soldiers playing basketball and later adopted it as one of their pastimes this is an example of

Cultural diffusion

What do sociologist call it when cultures that were once distinct become increasingly similar?

Cultural leveling

What do sociologists call informal rules and guidelines for behavior that are considered acceptable within a group?

Folkways

How is culture transmitted and internalized?

We learn values and beliefs slowly and incrementally.

The values, norms, and practices of the most powerful group within a society are called

dominant culture

Designer labels on purses and logos on shirts are both examples of

material culture

A monetary fine, harsh words, and shaking one's fist are examples of

negative sanctions

A cultural group that exists harmoniously within a larger, dominant culture is called a

subculture


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