Chapter 4- Recognizing Culture

Dwayne and his family lived on a small plot of land and worked hard every day to grow enough food to survive. Since most of their time was spent farming, Dwayne's family had little time for personal development and hobbies. In which type of society did Dwayne live? A) Horticultural/pastoral B) Industrial C) Urban D) Hunter-gatherers

A) Horticultural/pastoral

Which action is violating a folkway? A) Interrupting someone B) Stealing from a store C) Neglecting to pay bills D) Setting fire to a building

A) Interrupting someone

Betty is bringing a bottle of wine to share at her friend's dinner party because she knows it is an appropriate and expected behavior for the situation. This is an example of a social norm. A) True B) False

A) True

Cho can accurately interpret the cues of others and behave appropriately in various situations. Due to these skills, Cho is considered to have high social intelligence. A) True B) False

A) True

Cultural universals mean all human groups do some of the same things, but each group does those things in unique ways. A) True B) False

A) True

Culture includes characteristics that make certain groups distinct from others. A) True B) False

A) True

The development of the word hangry exemplifies the social construction of language. A) True B) False

A) True

Those with high fiscal capital often have better access to money and the things it can buy than those with low fiscal capital. A) True B) False

A) True

"Freedom is something to be upheld and cherished by society" could best be described as a ________. A) value B) folkway C) role D) more

A) value

Rodrick belongs to a group that lives "off the grid" because its members believe the government wants to take away all their rights. Which term best describes Rodrick's group? A) Low culture B) Counterculture C) Subdominant culture D) Opposing culture

B) Counterculture

Serafina is a political elite in an agrarian culture, and as such, has the resources to support and enjoy the arts while most other members of the culture focus on growing food. Serafina can be considered a member of the popular culture. A) True B) False

B) False

Status refers to expectations about how a person should think, feel, and behave. A) True B) False

B) False

Which type of society relies on technology to produce goods and food? A) Agrarian B) Industrial C) Hunter-gatherers D) Horticultural/pastoral

B) Industrial

Which statement describes the concept of absolute value? A) A flag symbolizes the nation and is valued by the nation's people B) A record player that did not cost a lot of money but is kept because it is much loved C) An old baseball card is valued at around $5 D) A cherished pair of ballet shoes reminds the woman of her childhood

C) An old baseball card is valued at around $5

Which of the following elements is considered material culture? A) Symbols B) Values C) Artifacts D) Language

C) Artifacts

Which statement best characterizes the concept of cultural relativism? A) Cultural values are universal B) Everybody experiences culture differently C) Cultures cannot be ranked as better or worse than others D) Culture causes people to have unique perspectives

C) Cultures cannot be ranked as better or worse than others

A person who has the resources to obtain an education and purchase high-quality clothing is said to have __________. A) low social intelligence B) low cultural capital C) high cultural capital D) high social intelligence

C) High cultural capital

Which type of group lacks the stability of place and time? A) Agrarian B) Industrial C) Hunter-gatherers D) Horticultural/pastoral

C) Hunter-gatherers

Social intelligence and cultural capital are components of our __________. A) Cultural power B) Cultural perspective C) Social identity D) Self-perception

C) Social identity

In a public school, the teachers could be considered __________. A) Dominant culture B) High culture C) Subculture D) Counterculture

C) Subculture