Question 1

Shows such as My Super Sweet 16 showcase lavish birthday parties that are given for children who are turning 16 years old. The show often ends with these children receiving luxury automobiles as a birthday present. This show is about ______.

Accepted Answer

The show "My Super Sweet 16" highlights extravagant spending on luxury items to display wealth and status, which is an example of conspicuous consumption.

Question 2

Oral communication in relation to cultural development is considered more effective than written communication.

Accepted Answer

Oral communication is more effective than written communication in relation to cultural development because it allows for immediate feedback, non-verbal cues, and a more personal connection between the speaker and the audience.

Question 3

Today, millions of people have joined social media sites, such as Facebook. These sites have norms, and specific rules are enforced. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

Cyberculture refers to the culture that emerges from the use of computer networks for communication, entertainment, and business, which includes the norms and rules of social media sites.

Question 4

Stealing is an example of a folkway violation.

Accepted Answer

Folkways are informal norms or everyday customs that may be violated without serious consequences, while stealing is a violation of a more serious norm, often considered a crime or a violation of a law.

Question 5

"Tommy Sheep" is a spoof of a Tommy Hilfiger ad, with sheep (presumably representing the conformists who buy such clothing) pictured in front of a huge American flag. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

Culture jamming is a tactic used to disrupt or subvert media culture and its mainstream cultural institutions, often through satirical or parodic means, as seen in the spoof of a Tommy Hilfiger ad.

Question 6

Every year, Americans spend billions of dollars on Christmas presents. Stores that sell Christmas merchandise are found in almost every U.S. city. This reflects the fact that the United States is a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

The United States is considered a consumer culture because of the emphasis on buying and spending, especially during holidays like Christmas.

Question 7

An example of a folkway violation would be driving 70 mph in a 50-mph zone.

Accepted Answer

Driving 70 mph in a 50-mph zone is a violation of a law, not a folkway. Folkways are informal social norms, like manners or dress codes, not legal regulations.

Question 8

Which of these is the most controversial aspect of consumer culture?

Accepted Answer

The direct marketing of consumer items to children is the most controversial aspect of consumer culture because it raises concerns about the ethics of targeting vulnerable groups and encouraging materialism at a young age. This has led to debates about advertising regulations and children's rights. The other options are also relevant to the discussion of consumer culture but are not specifically controversial.

Question 9

Which of the following is a sign that we are entering a postconsumer culture?

Accepted Answer

The sharing economy emphasizes access over ownership, indicating a shift away from traditional consumer culture.

Question 10

We are still working out the "cultural rules" of cell phone use.

Accepted Answer

Cell phone use is relatively new in the context of human history, and societies are still developing norms and etiquette for its appropriate use in various social settings.

Question 11

Children have become active participants of consumer culture. To perpetuate consumer culture, children must be actively ______.

Accepted Answer

Children must be socialized into consumer culture, meaning they learn and adopt the behaviors, values, and norms associated with being consumers.

Question 12

What are organized groups that actively seek to subvert aspects of consumer culture engaging in?

Accepted Answer

Culture jamming is the practice of disrupting or subverting media culture and its mainstream cultural institutions, often to challenge consumerism and corporate influence.

Question 13

Examples of subcultures are gamers and cartoonists.

Accepted Answer

Subcultures are groups within a larger culture that have distinct values, norms, and practices. Gamers and cartoonists often form communities with unique identities and shared interests, fitting the definition of subcultures.

Question 14

Advertisements for products can now be found in newspaper circulars, internet ads, and television commercials. This reflects how the United States is a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

The presence of advertisements in various media forms indicates a consumer culture, where buying and selling goods is a central aspect of society.

Question 15

Not every group and/or society has a culture.

Accepted Answer

Every group or society has a culture, which consists of shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that shape their way of life.

Question 16

Rather than lavish displays of wealth, some members of the upper class may wear inexpensive clothes and drive economy cars. This may be referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

Inconspicuous consumption refers to the practice of the wealthy opting for less ostentatious displays of wealth, such as wearing inexpensive clothes and driving economy cars, to avoid drawing attention to their financial status.

Question 17

Laws are considered the broadest element of culture.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Examples of material culture include language, values, and norms.

Accepted Answer

Material culture refers to tangible objects and artifacts created and used by humans, such as buildings, tools, and clothing. Language, values, and norms are forms of nonmaterial culture.

Question 19

Wearing your clothes inside out is a violation of a cultural more.

Accepted Answer

Wearing clothes inside out is generally considered a fashion mistake or personal choice, not a violation of a cultural more, which are norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance.

Question 20

The American values of freedom and individualism are influenced by forms of material culture that allow people to live in individualistic ways.

Accepted Answer

Material culture, such as technology and consumer goods, can promote individualism by enabling personal expression and self-reliance, which align with American values of freedom and individualism.

Quiz 3: Culture