Question 1

Santiago is a graduate student from Mexico.He experiences a culture shock during his stay in the United States.Which of the following statements is most likely to be true about Santiago's observations in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Culture shock often involves the differences in personal space and physical contact norms between countries. It is unlikely that Santiago's observations would lead him to conclude that people in the US are inefficient or time-wasting, or that vegetarianism is stigmatized. While stigmatization of differences may occur in the US or Mexico, it is not clear that one country would be more likely to stigmatize differences than the other.

Question 2

According to research conducted by Leung and Bond (2004),those people who espouse _____ express lower life satisfaction and favor assertive influence tactics and right-wing politics.

Accepted Answer

According to the research, people who espouse cynicism express lower life satisfaction and favor assertive influence tactics and right-wing politics.

Question 3

In the context of norms,most Americans maintain a personal space between themselves and strangers of approximately:

Accepted Answer

In American culture, the typical personal space maintained between individuals and strangers is approximately 4 feet or more, reflecting a general preference for a larger personal bubble in social interactions.

Question 4

Michael,a middle-aged man,believes that his destiny determines the course of his life and his success and failures.According to Leung and Bond's five universal dimensions of social beliefs,to which of the following dimensions does Michael adhere?

Accepted Answer

Michael's belief in destiny determining his course of life and success/failures aligns with the dimension of fate control, which refers to the extent to which individuals believe that their lives are controlled by fate or external forces.

Question 5

In the context of friendship,identify a true statement about the behavior of men and women.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that women's phone conversations tend to last longer than men's, reflecting broader trends in communication styles and preferences between genders.

Question 6

Atharv is a religious man.He reads various religious holy books and finds peace and joy visiting religious destinations.He believes that religious faith contributes to good mental health.According to Leung and Bond's five universal dimensions of social beliefs,to which of the following dimensions does Michael adhere?

Accepted Answer

Atharv's belief in religious faith contributing to good mental health aligns with the spirituality dimension of social beliefs.

Question 7

Ye-jun,a young immigrant from South Korea,works in the United States.He avoids co-workers who are vegetarians and prefers to eat with his nonvegetarian friends.Ye-jun,in this scenario,is following the _____ of his culture.

Accepted Answer

Ye-jun is following the norms of his culture, which dictate that meat is a regular part of meals and should be consumed. Avoiding co-workers who are vegetarians and preferring to eat with nonvegetarian friends reflects the normative behavior of many Korean individuals.

Question 8

What cultural differences or similarities were found in the research on pedestrian interaction in the United States and Japan?

Accepted Answer

Research found that Americans were more likely to reciprocate eye contact compared to Japanese pedestrians, highlighting a cultural difference in non-verbal communication.

Question 9

Punctuality is one of the _____ of North American businesspeople.

Accepted Answer

Norms refer to accepted and expected behaviors or practices in a particular group or society. Since punctuality is a commonly accepted and expected behavior in North American business culture, it can be classified as a norm. Attitudes refer to an individual's thoughts or feelings towards a particular subject, while schemes and dimensions do not fit the context of the sentence.

Question 10

Maccoby (2002)found that girls tend to _____ compared to boys.

Accepted Answer

Maccoby (2002) found that girls tend to talk more intimately compared to boys.

Question 11

Those living _____ prefer more personal space than those living _____.

Accepted Answer

People living in areas closer to the equator typically have a collectivist culture and value closer personal space, while those living farther away from the equator tend to have an individualistic culture and value more personal space.

Question 12

The buffer zone we like to maintain around our bodies is called our:

Accepted Answer

The term for the buffer zone around our bodies is referred to as our personal space. While the other options may sound accurate, they do not specifically refer to this concept.

Question 13

In psychology,the characteristics by which people define male and female,whether biologically or socially influenced,are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The characteristics by which people define male and female are referred to as gender, which encompasses both biological and social influences. Sex refers specifically to biological differences between males and females, while orientation refers to an individual's sexual preferences. Culture can impact gender roles and expectations, but it is not the specific term for the characteristics defining male and female.

Question 14

What cultural differences or similarities were found in the research on pedestrian interaction in the United States and Japan?

Accepted Answer

The research found that Americans were more likely to greet the research confederate who greeted them, while the Japanese were less likely to initiate or engage in interactions with strangers.

Question 15

Diego,an immigrant worker from Mexico,is despised by his North American friends as he is always late for meetings.His girlfriend,another North American,complains that he never turns up on time when they meet.Diego,however,is puzzled by their time-obsessed behavior.In the context of culture and behavior,which of the following cultural behaviors is exemplified in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

In this scenario, Diego's friends and girlfriend are displaying a cultural norm of punctuality, which is important in North American culture. However, this norm is not necessarily universal and may not be as valued in other cultures, such as Diego's Mexican culture.

Question 16

Although there are many unoccupied tables in the restaurant,Rudolph decides to sit at the same table in the chair right next to James.James feels uncomfortable because Rudolph has violated:

Accepted Answer

Rudolph has invaded James's personal space, which is the area around a person that they consider to be their own. Sitting too close to someone, especially a stranger, can make them feel uncomfortable and violated.

Question 17

Ethan,a sales executive in a multinational company,believes that if he tries hard he will succeed.This has helped him climb the corporate ladder.According to Leung and Bond's five universal dimensions of social beliefs,to which of the following dimensions does Michael adhere?

Accepted Answer

Ethan's belief that hard work will lead to success aligns with the dimension of reward for application, which emphasizes the importance of personal effort and ability in achieving success.

Question 18

Leung and Bond (2004)reported that there were five universal dimensions of social beliefs.Which of the following is NOT one of those five?

Accepted Answer

Justice is not one of the five universal dimensions of social beliefs identified by Leung and Bond (2004). The five dimensions they reported are social cynicism, social complexity, reward for application, spirituality, and fate control.

Question 19

The best-known universal norm is the taboo against:

Accepted Answer

The taboo against incest is the most universally recognized norm across different cultures and societies, reflecting a widespread moral and often legal prohibition against sexual relations between close relatives.

Question 20

Identify a true statement about the prevalence of norms in human society.

Accepted Answer

Norms for expressiveness vary among cultures, which means that different cultures have different norms for how individuals express themselves. This shows that norms are influenced by culture and differ from society to society. Option A is incorrect as norms establish rules and expectations, which limits freedom. Option C is incorrect as norms provide a structure for the social machinery in countries. Option D is incorrect as norms are influenced by culture.

Quiz 5: Genes, Culture, and Gender

Santiago is a graduate student from Mexico.He experiences a culture shock during his stay in the United States.Which of the following statements is most likely to be true about Santiago's observations in the United States?

According to research conducted by Leung and Bond (2004) ,those people who espouse _____ express lower life satisfaction and favor assertive influence tactics and right-wing politics.

In the context of norms,most Americans maintain a personal space between themselves and strangers of approximately:

Michael,a middle-aged man,believes that his destiny determines the course of his life and his success and failures.According to Leung and Bond's five universal dimensions of social beliefs,to which of the following dimensions does Michael adhere?

In the context of friendship,identify a true statement about the behavior of men and women.

Ye-jun,a young immigrant from South Korea,works in the United States.He avoids co-workers who are vegetarians and prefers to eat with his nonvegetarian friends.Ye-jun,in this scenario,is following the _____ of his culture.

What cultural differences or similarities were found in the research on pedestrian interaction in the United States and Japan?

Punctuality is one of the _____ of North American businesspeople.

Maccoby (2002) found that girls tend to _____ compared to boys.

Those living _ prefer more personal space than those living _.

The buffer zone we like to maintain around our bodies is called our:

In psychology,the characteristics by which people define male and female,whether biologically or socially influenced,are referred to as:

What cultural differences or similarities were found in the research on pedestrian interaction in the United States and Japan?

Although there are many unoccupied tables in the restaurant,Rudolph decides to sit at the same table in the chair right next to James.James feels uncomfortable because Rudolph has violated:

Ethan,a sales executive in a multinational company,believes that if he tries hard he will succeed.This has helped him climb the corporate ladder.According to Leung and Bond's five universal dimensions of social beliefs,to which of the following dimensions does Michael adhere?

Leung and Bond (2004) reported that there were five universal dimensions of social beliefs.Which of the following is NOT one of those five?

The best-known universal norm is the taboo against:

Identify a true statement about the prevalence of norms in human society.