Question 1

Nathalie has very long hair, and brushes it fifty strokes in the morning and another fifty at night to keep it looking beautiful. She is performing a/an:
A) cultural act
B) directed sacralization
C) grooming ritual
D) rite of passage
E) conscious artifact

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Brushing hair regularly as part of a daily routine is considered a grooming ritual, which involves personal care practices to maintain appearance.

Question 2

The outpouring of affection and adoration for Elvis Presley, even years after his death, has to mean that to many consumers, Elvis is .

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Question 3

An analysis of the underlying structure of many myths reveals that two opposing ends of a dimension are represented, such as good vs. evil. This structure is known as .

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Question 4

During their daily "retreat" at Starbucks, Whitney's friend, Gab, recommended an aromatherapy bath and a glass of Chardonnay to brighten her mood. Whitney took Gab's advice because it made sense within the context of the shared meaning of the in which they lived, worked and consumed.

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Question 5

As part of the ritual of eating, an etiquette book would be considered an example of
.

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Question 6

Ritual artifacts are:
A) norms regarding the conduct of certain rituals
B) a set of instructions which tell how the ritual is to be conducted
C) used in consumer rituals but not other kinds of rituals
D) substitutes for ritual participation
E) the "props" of rituals; items used in performance of a ritual

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Ritual artifacts are the physical items or "props" used during the performance of a ritual, such as candles, costumes, or ceremonial objects.

Question 7

Within a culture, rules which are explicitly decided upon to guide behaviour, such as a red traffic light means "stop," are called .

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Question 8

The way in which a system is adapted to its habitat is termed:
A) social structure
B) ideology
C) ecology
D) ethos
E) ethnoism

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Ecology refers to the interactions and adaptations of organisms, including systems, to their environment or habitat.

Question 9

Objects which are set apart from the normal and treated with some degree of respect or awe (and which may or may not be associated with religion) are termed .

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Question 10

Which functional area of culture is most related to the idea of a common worldview?
A) social structure
B) socio- psychology
C) ideology
D) ethnoism
E) ecology

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Ideology is most related to the idea of a common worldview as it encompasses the beliefs, values, and ideas that shape how a group of people perceive and interpret the world.

Question 11

The rites of passage of consumers consist of three phases, , and
.

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Question 12

Cannibalism involves a taboo or forbidden behaviour, calling for strong punishment from other members of a society. Such customs, with strong moral overtones, are called
.

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Question 13

A custom is an example of a norm

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Question 14

A Christmas cracker can be considered to be a _ .

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Question 15

A phaser from the original Star Trek show, Archie Bunker's chair from All in the Family, and one of John Lennon's guitars are all examples of how common objects can take on sacred meaning through a process known as _.
A) prioritization
B) adaptation
C) acculturation
D) collection
E) objectification

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Objectification is the process by which objects are imbued with special significance or meaning, often becoming symbols or icons.

Question 16

The red sequined shoes worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz are displayed by the Smithsonian Institution. By a process of they have become sacred.

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Question 17

Myths that serve to emphasize all components of the universe are part of a single picture are termed .

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Question 18

Carl Thorne has just passed the final test to become a member of a college fraternity. This rite of passage has moved Carl from being an individual to being a member of a bonded group. When Carl receives his "fraternity pin" in a final ceremony and joins his new brothers, he will have passed through a final stage or phase of a rite of passage metamorphosis in college. According to the text, what would this final stage be called?
A) liminality
B) separation
C) acculturization
D) finality
E) aggregation

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Aggregation is the final stage in a rite of passage where the individual is reintegrated into society with their new status.

Question 19

In the third stage of the gift- giving ritual, the bonds between giver and recipient are evaluated and the relationship between them adjusted according to the perceived value of the gift. This third stage is known as

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Question 20

Mini- Case Question
This question is based upon the following information.
Elvis Presley created hundreds of records and albums during his lifetime, but the curious fact is that since his death, his records have sold more than when he was alive. The
sharp- eyed person can see references to him every day, literally, in various media, decades after his death. On the anniversary of his death, television schedules re- runs of his movies around the clock. His home, Graceland, in Memphis, is visited by thousands of people each year. The tourist industry, surrounding his home, is enormous. Fan clubs still exist. Stories frequently appear in the tabloids that he has been sighted alive; fans cannot let go.
Worldwide there are hundreds of men who make their livings by impersonating him (in white jumpsuits with flared bottoms). Recently the U.S. Postal Service conducted a survey to determine which of two photos of him should be memorialized on postage stamps. On the day of issue these stamps sold in the millions!
For years, Priscilla Presley was reluctant to admit fans to Graceland. She has tried in various ways to keep Elvis' memory alive in positive ways, and indeed, his estate has grown under her guidance as executor. She perhaps senses that his memory would get tarnished by mass commercialization of his name or likeness. She could be said to fear
.

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Quiz 16: Research Methods

Nathalie has very long hair, and brushes it fifty strokes in the morning and another fifty at night to keep it looking beautiful. She is performing a/an:

The outpouring of affection and adoration for Elvis Presley, even years after his death, has to mean that to many consumers, Elvis is .

An analysis of the underlying structure of many myths reveals that two opposing ends of a dimension are represented, such as good vs. evil. This structure is known as .

During their daily "retreat" at Starbucks, Whitney's friend, Gab, recommended an aromatherapy bath and a glass of Chardonnay to brighten her mood. Whitney took Gab's advice because it made sense within the context of the shared meaning of the in which they lived, worked and consumed.

As part of the ritual of eating, an etiquette book would be considered an example of .

Ritual artifacts are:

Within a culture, rules which are explicitly decided upon to guide behaviour, such as a red traffic light means "stop," are called .

The way in which a system is adapted to its habitat is termed:

Objects which are set apart from the normal and treated with some degree of respect or awe (and which may or may not be associated with religion) are termed .

Which functional area of culture is most related to the idea of a common worldview?

The rites of passage of consumers consist of three phases, , and .

Cannibalism involves a taboo or forbidden behaviour, calling for strong punishment from other members of a society. Such customs, with strong moral overtones, are called .

A custom is an example of a norm

A Christmas cracker can be considered to be a _ .

A phaser from the original Star Trek show, Archie Bunker's chair from All in the Family, and one of John Lennon's guitars are all examples of how common objects can take on sacred meaning through a process known as _.

The red sequined shoes worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz are displayed by the Smithsonian Institution. By a process of they have become sacred.

Myths that serve to emphasize all components of the universe are part of a single picture are termed .

In the third stage of the gift- giving ritual, the bonds between giver and recipient are evaluated and the relationship between them adjusted according to the perceived value of the gift. This third stage is known as