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.   Symbolic Interactionism
C.   Conflict Theory
Question #3
Ross loves his new fur coat. He wears it everywhere. The fur coat is an example of: _________________.
A.   a cultural universal
B.   cultural propriety
C.   material culture
D.   a norm
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.   the Facebook employee manual
C.   writing a thank you note
D.   a "no peeing in the pool" sign at the YMCA
Question #5
_______is an example of nonmaterial culture.
A.   An automobile
B.   Clothing
C.   A fast-food restaurant
D.   Language
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.   Material culture
B.   Culture shock
C.   Cultural imperialism
D.   Xenocentricism
Question #7
Which theoretical perspective views culture as being maintained in how individuals interpret each other’s actions?
A.   Structural Functionalism
B.   Symbolic Interactionism
C.   Conflict Theory
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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
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.   Ethnocentrism
B.   Paradigms
C.   Xenocentrism
D.   Xenophobia
Question #12
The television show "American Idol" is an example of _____.
A.   low culture
B.   singular culture
C.   high culture
D.   popular culture
Question #13
When sociologists study other cultures, it's very important for them to practice:
A.   Ethnocentrism
B.   Real culture
C.   Xenocentrism
D.   Cultural relativism
Question #14
Teenage pregnancies are an example of:
A.   Ideal culture
B.   Formal sanctions
C.   Real culture
D.   Informal sanctions

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