Soc 101 - Introduction to Sociology » Fall 2022 » Quiz 4

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Question #1
The belief that one’s culture is inferior to another culture is called
A.   Imperialism
B.   Nationalism
C.   Ethnocentrism
D.   Xenocentrism
Question #2
A nation’s flag is a…
A.   Symbol
B.   All of these
C.   Culture
D.   Value
Question #3
The “American Dream”—the notion that anybody can be successful and rich if they work hard enough—is most commonly associated with which sociological theory?
A.   Functionalism
B.   Ethnocentrism
C.   Sociobiology
D.   Conflict Theory
Question #4
Your eighty-three-year-old grandmother has been using a computer for some time now. As a way to keep in touch, you frequently send emails of a few lines to let her know about your day. She calls after every email to respond point by point, but she has never emailed a response back. This can be viewed as an example of:
A.   Bilingualism
B.   Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
C.   Culture lag
D.   Ethnographic imagery
Question #5
The American flag is a material object that denotes the U.S. However, many associate ideas with the flag, like bravery and freedom. In this example, what are bravery and freedom?
A.   Non-material Culture
B.   Language
C.   Material Culture
D.   Symbols
Question #6
The Ku Klux Klan is an example of what part of culture?
A.   Multiculturalism
B.   Counterculture
C.   Popculture
D.   Subculture
Question #7
Cultural sanctions can also be viewed as ways that society:
A.   Determines laws
B.   Regulates behavior
C.   Determines language
D.   Establishes leaders
Question #8
Anita and Martin are U.S. students studying abroad in Italy. When they are introduced to their host families, the families kiss them on both cheeks. When Rodney’s host brother introduces himself and kisses Rodney on both cheeks, Rodney pulls back in surprise. Where he is from, unless they are romantically involved, men do not kiss one another. This is an example of:
A.   Imperialism
B.   Xenocentrism
C.   Culture Shock
D.   Ethnocentrism
Question #9
The biggest difference between mores and folkways is that
A.   Mores are linked to morality, whereas folkways are tied to commonplace behaviors
B.   Mores are absolute, whereas folkways are temporary
C.   Mores refer to nonmaterial culture, whereas folkways refer to material culture
D.   Mores refer to material culture, whereas folkways refer to nonmaterial culture
Question #10
A sociologist conducts research into the ways that Hispanic American students are historically underprivileged in the U.S. education system. What theoretical approach is the sociologist using?
A.   Structural Interactionism
B.   Symbolic Interactionism
C.   Functionalism
D.   Conflict Theory

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