Question 1

The Amish are a Christian denomination living in America. They believe in simple living, their clothing is very plain, and they strongly resist modern technology. This group is differenrom the larger population because of their distinct values, beliefs, and norms. As such, the Amish make up a:

Accepted Answer

The Amish are considered a subculture because they share the larger cultural values of the society in which they live but also maintain their distinct lifestyles, beliefs, and practices.

Question 2

In previous years, gas attendants pumped gas for gas station customers. Now, customers pump their own gas. Since the company does not have to pay an employee to do the work, consumers benefit. This reflects which component of "McDonaldization"?

Accepted Answer

Efficiency is the correct answer because the scenario describes a process where the service is streamlined by having customers pump their own gas, eliminating the need for an attendant and reducing costs, which is a hallmark of efficiency in the McDonaldization theory.

Question 3

The students in a sociology class in Florida in the U.S. meet with a class of sociology students in Orebro, Sweden twice a month using webcams and the Internet. This use of technology to shrink the planet illustrates:

Accepted Answer

The concept of a "Global Village" refers to the way technology, like the internet and webcams, makes communication across long distances instant and easy, effectively shrinking the world and making global interactions more accessible. This scenario illustrates this concept by showing how students from different parts of the world can easily meet and interact as if they were in the same room.

Question 4

The Women's Rights Movement was made up of people who wanted equality for women. Even though Americans value equality, women are still not treated as equal to men. This inequality reflects:

Accepted Answer

Real culture refers to the actual behavior and norms practiced in society, which may not always align with the ideal values or beliefs, such as equality.

Question 5

At the Annual National Pastor's Conference, Rev. Rogers gave his yearly "State of the Nation" address to the attending clergymen. Rev. Rogers stated that traditional values are losing ground to secular values throughout the country. This is in line with:

Accepted Answer

The Trend Hypothesis suggests that societal values and norms evolve over time, which aligns with Rev. Rogers' observation that traditional values are losing ground to secular values.

Question 6

On Friday, all of the employees at CVS pharmacy are asked to arrive at the workplace dressed in the clothing that represents their heritage. Mike is wearing a kilt, Jermaine is wearing a dashiki, and Sita is wearing a sari. This gathering, which supports the inherent value of different cultures within society, illustrates:

Accepted Answer

This gathering illustrates multiculturalism, as it supports and celebrates the inherent value of different cultures within society by allowing individuals to express their cultural heritage through clothing.

Question 7

Myra is eighteen-years-old and she will be able to vote for the first time this year. Myra asked her mother which political party she should join and her mother said, "Well, there are two groups fighting to control society. The democrats have liberal values. They are at war with the Republicans, who have conservative values. Join the party that supports your values." Myra's mom supports which hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Myra is eighteen-years-old and she will be...

Question 8

At a recent campaign rally, a political candidate was asked to state her opinions on abortion, homosexuality, and divorce. She told the press that abortion, homosexuality and divorce are evil and wrong. According to the way that Baker defines it, this political candidate holds:

Accepted Answer

Baker defines traditional values as those that often emphasize the importance of religion, family, and the conventional understanding of moral issues, which aligns with the candidate's stance on abortion, homosexuality, and divorce.

Question 9

Pauline is a 98-year-old retired teacher. She is talking with her grandchildren about the changes that occurred in the world over the course of her lifetime. Pauline correctly tells them that the world is now a global village because:

Accepted Answer

Electronic technology has significantly increased the ability for people to communicate and share information across the globe, making the world feel more connected and like a "global village."

Question 10

Professor Margiotti encourages his first year college students to question authority, to use reason and to develop logical conclusions. Professor Margiotti encourages the use of:

Accepted Answer

Professor Margiotti's encouragement for students to question authority, use reason, and develop logical conclusions aligns with secular values, which prioritize logic, reason, and evidence over tradition or religious beliefs.

Question 11

Americans aspire to freedom of speech. However, recording artists are often censored on the radio if their lyrics are considered obscene. Because freedom of speech has not yet been achieved, it is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Ideal culture refers to the values, norms, and goals that a society considers ideal or aspires to achieve, even if they are not fully realized in practice. The aspiration for freedom of speech, despite the reality of censorship, aligns with the concept of ideal culture.

Question 12

The makers of Raisin Bran cereal put two scoops of raisins in every box of cereal. This focus on quantity illustrates which component of the "McDonaldization" of society?

Accepted Answer

Calculability emphasizes quantity over quality, and the focus on "two scoops of raisins" in every box illustrates this principle by quantifying the amount of raisins as a measure of value.

Question 13

Father O'Malley visits the 5^th grade classroom and encourages the youngsters to obey their parents and their teachers. Father O'Malley is encouraging:

Accepted Answer

Father O'Malley is encouraging traditional values by emphasizing the importance of obedience to authority figures such as parents and teachers, which is a conventional principle in many societies.

Question 14

During the era of American slavery, Africans were not allowed to speak to one another in their native tongue. They were expected to learn and speak the English language of the slave owners instead. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

This is an example of assimilation, where Africans were expected to abandon their native languages and cultural practices in favor of those of the dominant group (the slave owners). Assimilation involves adapting to and adopting the cultural norms of another group, often under pressure.

Question 15

A person can walk into any McDonald's in the United States and order a Big Mac. Upon placing the order, each person is assured that they will receive two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun. This component of the "McDonaldization" of society that reduces customer risk is known as:

Accepted Answer

Predictability refers to the assurance that products and services will be the same over time and in all locales, which is exemplified by the consistent composition of a Big Mac at any McDonald's.

Question 16

Jamie believes that America's high rate of murder, poverty, and out-of-wedlock births is the result of U.S. values being weaker than European values. Jamie supports the:

Accepted Answer

The Comparative Hypothesis is supported by Jamie's belief because it involves comparing the values and social outcomes of different societies (in this case, the U.S. and Europe) to draw conclusions about the reasons behind these outcomes.

Question 17

The movie The Godfather depicts the life of Vito Corleone, head of a mafia family. The mafia family is a criminal secret society made up of people who oppose society's values. As such, the mafia is an):

Accepted Answer

The mafia, as depicted in The Godfather, is considered a counterculture because it actively opposes and rejects the values and norms of the larger society.

Question 18

In his home town of Dakar, Muhammad typically wears a boubou, a flowing wide sleeved robe worn in West Africa. However, when Muhammad immigrated to America he traded in his boubou for a shirt, tie and slacks. His adoption of American practices represents:

Accepted Answer

Assimilation refers to the process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture and norms of another group, losing their original identity. Muhammad adopting American clothing styles in place of his traditional boubou is an example of assimilation, as he is adopting the practices of the dominant culture in his new country.

Question 19

At Walgreen's, pharmacists use a machine to dispense pills when filling prescriptions. This machine helps to limit human error. This best represents which part of the "McDonaldization" of society:

Accepted Answer

The use of machines to dispense pills at Walgreen's represents the "Technology" aspect of the "McDonaldization" of society, as it emphasizes the use of technological tools to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline processes.

Question 20

Amadou is Nigerian. In his home village, people are very flexible with time. A meeting may be scheduled for morning, afternoon, or evening. No one is expected to arrive at a meeting at an EXACT time. When Amadou first visited America, he was confused by the concern for punctuality and promptness. Amadou was experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Amadou's confusion over the American concern for punctuality, which contrasts with his own culture's flexible approach to time, is an example of culture shock. This term describes the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they are suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.

Quiz 3: Culture

The Amish are a Christian denomination living in America. They believe in simple living, their clothing is very plain, and they strongly resist modern technology. This group is differenrom the larger population because of their distinct values, beliefs, and norms. As such, the Amish make up a:

In previous years, gas attendants pumped gas for gas station customers. Now, customers pump their own gas. Since the company does not have to pay an employee to do the work, consumers benefit. This reflects which component of "McDonaldization"?

The students in a sociology class in Florida in the U.S. meet with a class of sociology students in Orebro, Sweden twice a month using webcams and the Internet. This use of technology to shrink the planet illustrates:

The Women's Rights Movement was made up of people who wanted equality for women. Even though Americans value equality, women are still not treated as equal to men. This inequality reflects:

At the Annual National Pastor's Conference, Rev. Rogers gave his yearly "State of the Nation" address to the attending clergymen. Rev. Rogers stated that traditional values are losing ground to secular values throughout the country. This is in line with:

At a recent campaign rally, a political candidate was asked to state her opinions on abortion, homosexuality, and divorce. She told the press that abortion, homosexuality and divorce are evil and wrong. According to the way that Baker defines it, this political candidate holds:

Pauline is a 98-year-old retired teacher. She is talking with her grandchildren about the changes that occurred in the world over the course of her lifetime. Pauline correctly tells them that the world is now a global village because:

Professor Margiotti encourages his first year college students to question authority, to use reason and to develop logical conclusions. Professor Margiotti encourages the use of:

Americans aspire to freedom of speech. However, recording artists are often censored on the radio if their lyrics are considered obscene. Because freedom of speech has not yet been achieved, it is an example of:

The makers of Raisin Bran cereal put two scoops of raisins in every box of cereal. This focus on quantity illustrates which component of the "McDonaldization" of society?

Father O'Malley visits the 5^th grade classroom and encourages the youngsters to obey their parents and their teachers. Father O'Malley is encouraging:

During the era of American slavery, Africans were not allowed to speak to one another in their native tongue. They were expected to learn and speak the English language of the slave owners instead. This is an example of:

Jamie believes that America's high rate of murder, poverty, and out-of-wedlock births is the result of U.S. values being weaker than European values. Jamie supports the:

The movie The Godfather depicts the life of Vito Corleone, head of a mafia family. The mafia family is a criminal secret society made up of people who oppose society's values. As such, the mafia is an) :

In his home town of Dakar, Muhammad typically wears a boubou, a flowing wide sleeved robe worn in West Africa. However, when Muhammad immigrated to America he traded in his boubou for a shirt, tie and slacks. His adoption of American practices represents:

At Walgreen's, pharmacists use a machine to dispense pills when filling prescriptions. This machine helps to limit human error. This best represents which part of the "McDonaldization" of society:

Quiz 3: Culture

The Amish are a Christian denomination living in America. They believe in simple living, their clothing is very plain, and they strongly resist modern technology. This group is differenrom the larger population because of their distinct values, beliefs, and norms. As such, the Amish make up a:

In previous years, gas attendants pumped gas for gas station customers. Now, customers pump their own gas. Since the company does not have to pay an employee to do the work, consumers benefit. This reflects which component of "McDonaldization"?

The students in a sociology class in Florida in the U.S. meet with a class of sociology students in Orebro, Sweden twice a month using webcams and the Internet. This use of technology to shrink the planet illustrates:

The Women's Rights Movement was made up of people who wanted equality for women. Even though Americans value equality, women are still not treated as equal to men. This inequality reflects:

At the Annual National Pastor's Conference, Rev. Rogers gave his yearly "State of the Nation" address to the attending clergymen. Rev. Rogers stated that traditional values are losing ground to secular values throughout the country. This is in line with:

At a recent campaign rally, a political candidate was asked to state her opinions on abortion, homosexuality, and divorce. She told the press that abortion, homosexuality and divorce are evil and wrong. According to the way that Baker defines it, this political candidate holds:

Pauline is a 98-year-old retired teacher. She is talking with her grandchildren about the changes that occurred in the world over the course of her lifetime. Pauline correctly tells them that the world is now a global village because:

Professor Margiotti encourages his first year college students to question authority, to use reason and to develop logical conclusions. Professor Margiotti encourages the use of:

Americans aspire to freedom of speech. However, recording artists are often censored on the radio if their lyrics are considered obscene. Because freedom of speech has not yet been achieved, it is an example of:

The makers of Raisin Bran cereal put two scoops of raisins in every box of cereal. This focus on quantity illustrates which component of the "McDonaldization" of society?

Father O'Malley visits the 5th grade classroom and encourages the youngsters to obey their parents and their teachers. Father O'Malley is encouraging:

During the era of American slavery, Africans were not allowed to speak to one another in their native tongue. They were expected to learn and speak the English language of the slave owners instead. This is an example of:

Jamie believes that America's high rate of murder, poverty, and out-of-wedlock births is the result of U.S. values being weaker than European values. Jamie supports the:

The movie The Godfather depicts the life of Vito Corleone, head of a mafia family. The mafia family is a criminal secret society made up of people who oppose society's values. As such, the mafia is an) :

In his home town of Dakar, Muhammad typically wears a boubou, a flowing wide sleeved robe worn in West Africa. However, when Muhammad immigrated to America he traded in his boubou for a shirt, tie and slacks. His adoption of American practices represents:

At Walgreen's, pharmacists use a machine to dispense pills when filling prescriptions. This machine helps to limit human error. This best represents which part of the "McDonaldization" of society:

Father O'Malley visits the 5^th grade classroom and encourages the youngsters to obey their parents and their teachers. Father O'Malley is encouraging: