Soc 001 - Introduction to Sociology » Fall 2021 » Chapter 3 Quiz

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Question #1
In American culture, it is widely believed that marriage should last forever or, until "death parts us." This is an example of:
A.   ideal culture
B.   real culture
C.   culture shock
D.   material culture
Question #2
Some norms, formal and informal, that are followed within a culture, occur at the expense of others. This concept is most in line with which theoretical perspective?
A.   Structural Functionalism
B.   Conflict Theory
C.   Symbolic Interactionism
Question #3
Ross loves his new fur coat. He wears it everywhere. The fur coat is an example of: _________________.
A.   a norm
B.   material culture
C.   cultural propriety
D.   a cultural universal
Question #4
Which of the following is NOT an example of a formal norm within the United States?
A.   a 65 miles per hour speed limit
B.   a "no peeing in the pool" sign at the YMCA
C.   the Facebook employee manual
D.   writing a thank you note
Question #5
_______is an example of nonmaterial culture.
A.   An automobile
B.   Language
C.   A fast-food restaurant
D.   Clothing
Question #6
Rachel went to Ireland but was confused by the locals' accents and the beer that was served at room temperature. She was also offered steak and kidney pie, which Rachel could not bring herself to eat. She began to feel upset and disoriented in Ireland. Rachel was experiencing _____.
A.   Culture shock
B.   Material culture
C.   Xenocentricism
D.   Cultural imperialism
Question #7
Which theoretical perspective views culture as being maintained in how individuals interpret each other’s actions?
A.   Conflict Theory
B.   Symbolic Interactionism
C.   Structural Functionalism
Question #8
Culture exists to meet its members’ basic needs. This idea is in line with which theoretical perspective?
A.   Conflict Theory
B.   Symbolic Interactionism
C.   Structural Functionalism
Question #9
Shaking hands when being introduced is an example of a cultural universal.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #10
Should someone violate a folkway, it means that they seriously violated a culture's norms or values.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #11
Joey, an American, traveled to Greece and loved the food and the architecture. He told his friend Chandler, "Greece is so much better than America in every way!" This is an example of _______.
A.   Xenophobia
B.   Xenocentrism
C.   Ethnocentrism
D.   Paradigms
Question #12
The television show "American Idol" is an example of _____.
A.   low culture
B.   popular culture
C.   singular culture
D.   high culture
Question #13
When sociologists study other cultures, it's very important for them to practice:
A.   Ethnocentrism
B.   Xenocentrism
C.   Cultural relativism
D.   Real culture
Question #14
Teenage pregnancies are an example of:
A.   Ideal culture
B.   Real culture
C.   Formal sanctions
D.   Informal sanctions

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