Question 1

Avery uses her smartphone to cheat on a final exam. She is violating which type of norm?

Accepted Answer

Mores are norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance. Cheating on a final exam is a serious violation of academic integrity, which is considered a more.

Question 2

Rather than pay attention during class, Sue uses her laptop to look at Facebook. Sue has violated a ______.

Accepted Answer

Sue's behavior violates a folkway, which is an informal social norm that is not legally enforceable.

Question 3

Jim is a journalist who receives a raise because of his outstanding news stories in the past year. Jim's raise is an example of a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

Jim's raise is a positive sanction, which is a reward or recognition for good behavior or work performance.

Question 4

Tangible forms of culture are also referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

Tangible forms of culture, such as artifacts, buildings, and tools, are referred to as material culture.

Question 5

Joan, a college student, receives an F in her chemistry class because she performed poorly on exams and missed class on a regular basis. Her grade is an example of a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A negative sanction is a punishment or penalty for not adhering to social norms or expectations, such as receiving a failing grade for poor performance and attendance.

Question 6

What is the relationship between language and culture?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the relationship between language and...

Question 7

The Shamrock, Claddagh rings, and certain types of clothing are all part of the ______, which originated in Ireland.

Accepted Answer

The Shamrock, Claddagh rings, and certain types of clothing are physical objects that are part of the material culture of Ireland. This refers to the tangible and visible aspects of a culture, such as art, clothing, and architecture.

Question 8

BMW is a brand of automobile that is associated with speed and luxury, while Volvo is associated with a great safety record. What does this tell us about culture?

Accepted Answer

Material, cultural objects derive meaning from the way they are categorized, relative to other objects in the same category, as seen in how BMW and Volvo are perceived differently based on their attributes.

Question 9

John sprawls out in his middle airplane seat, hogging the armrests on either side in an attempt to keep the row to himself. He is violating which type of norm?

Accepted Answer

Folkways are informal norms or everyday customs that may be violated without serious consequences. Hogging armrests is a breach of social etiquette, which is a folkway.

Question 10

Sue has had an excellent driving record for three years, so she received a 30 percent discount on her auto insurance. This discount is an example of a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A positive sanction is a reward given for conforming to norms, such as Sue's discount for maintaining an excellent driving record.

Question 11

Aspects of culture that exist in intangible forms, such as norms and values, are called ______.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic culture refers to the intangible aspects of culture, such as norms, values, beliefs, and symbols.

Question 12

Joe, a second grader, calls out the answer to a math problem without first, raising his hand. He has violated a ______.

Accepted Answer

Folkways are informal norms or everyday customs that may be violated without serious consequences. Joe's action of calling out without raising his hand is a minor breach of classroom etiquette, which is considered a folkway.

Question 13

Today, retirement has changed considerably. The baby boomer generation is large, and overall, people are living longer than the generations before them. Retirement has changed because of ______ changes to U.S. culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Today, retirement has changed considerably. The baby...

Question 14

Freedom of expression, democracy, and the importance of family are examples of ______ in U.S. culture.

Accepted Answer

Values are beliefs and ideas that are considered important by a society. Freedom of expression, democracy, and the importance of family are all examples of values in U.S. culture. Sanctions, mores, and folkways are all different types of norms that govern behavior in society.

Question 15

______ allow(s) a group of people or a society to carry out their collective lives in relative order and harmony.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ allow(s) a group of people or...

Question 16

Sanctions may apply when norms are ______, as well as when they are ______.

Accepted Answer

Sanctions can be positive or negative, applied when norms are followed (reward) or violated (punishment).

Question 17

The United States values equality, which represents ______. Despite this, racism, sexism, and ageism are still prevalent, which represents ______.

Accepted Answer

The United States values equality as an ideal culture, which is the cultural values and norms that a society claims to hold. However, the prevalence of racism, sexism, and ageism represents the real culture, which is the actual behavior patterns and social practices that occur in society.

Question 18

U.S. millennials live at home longer than young adults have in past generations, which is partially due to an increase in student loan debt. Increasing costs of higher education is an example of a(n) ______ change affecting U.S. culture.

Accepted Answer

External changes are those that originate outside a society but have an impact on it, such as economic factors like the rising costs of higher education.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of culture based on George Ritzer's text?

Accepted Answer

Culture is diverse and dynamic, with variations both within a single culture and between different cultures.

Question 20

A formal norm can also be classified as a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A formal norm is a rule that is written down and enforced by a government or other authority. Laws are a type of formal norm.

Quiz 3: Culture