Question 1

Beliefs, values, and norms are part of

Accepted Answer

Beliefs, values, and norms are components of nonmaterial culture, which encompasses the intangible aspects of a society, including its social rules, values, and norms that guide behavior and social interactions. Material culture, on the other hand, refers to the physical objects and resources that a society creates and values. Cultural diffusion and reentry shock are processes related to the spread of cultural elements and the adjustment to one's home culture after being abroad, respectively, and do not directly pertain to the components of culture itself.

Question 2

Which one of the following descriptions best applies to North Korea?

Accepted Answer

North Korea is best described as isolated due to its strict government policies that limit its interaction with the rest of the world, its controlled economy, and its limited access to information for its citizens.

Question 3

"Continuous conversation, rather than silence, validates a relationship." This statement is an example of a

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a belief because it expresses an acceptance that a specific mode of interaction (continuous conversation) is important for validating a relationship, reflecting an individual's understanding or conviction about social interactions rather than a societal value, norm, or folkway.

Question 4

__________ are ideas that people accept as true about how the world operates and about the place of the individual in it.

Accepted Answer

Beliefs are the ideas that people accept as true, concerning how the world operates and the individual's place within it. They form the basis of how individuals understand and interpret the world around them.

Question 5

Which one of the following words does not capture culture's dynamic qualities?

Accepted Answer

"Isolated" does not capture the dynamic qualities of culture because it implies being cut off or separate, which contradicts the idea of culture being constantly in flux, influenced by and influencing other cultures.

Question 6

A folkway is

Accepted Answer

Folkways are norms that apply to the routine or casual interaction of everyday life, guiding daily behavior in a given society but not considered morally significant.

Question 7

In Korea young children of both sexes bathe with their mothers and other women in public. This expectation for behavior in the context of a bathhouse is a

Accepted Answer

Norms are the expectations or rules of behavior that develop out of a group's values. In this context, the practice of young children bathing with their mothers and other women in public bathhouses in Korea is considered a norm, as it is an expected behavior within that cultural setting.

Question 8

In Korea, diners reach and stretch across one another and use their chopsticks to take food from serving bowls. These rules are

Accepted Answer

Norms are the established standards of behavior maintained by a society. In this context, the described dining behavior is considered a norm in Korea, indicating how individuals are expected to act in social situations, including how they share and consume food.

Question 9

Which one of the following descriptions best applies to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

South Korea is known for its dynamic economy, characterized by rapid industrialization, technological advancement, and significant global trade, making it one of the world's leading economies.

Question 10

Sociologist William Graham Sumner wrote that " _______ give us discipline and support of routine and habit"; if we were forced constantly to make decisions about these details, "the burden would be unbearable."

Accepted Answer

Folkways are the everyday norms and practices that provide routine and habit, helping individuals navigate daily life without the need for constant decision-making.

Question 11

American sociologists studying Korean bathhouses would be struck by the

Accepted Answer

Korean bathhouses, known as jjimjilbangs, are characterized by a communal atmosphere where there is a notable lack of self-consciousness regarding nudity and the body. This is a significant cultural difference from the more private and body-conscious attitudes often found in American society.

Question 12

Material culture includes

Accepted Answer

Material culture refers to the physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture. These include buildings, tools, and other tangible objects, but not abstract concepts like norms, values, or beliefs. Trees can be considered part of material culture when they are used in a cultural context, such as landmarks, sources of material, or in rituals.

Question 13

When sociologists think about ____________, they consider how people use the object and the meanings people assign to it.

Accepted Answer

Material culture refers to the physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture. Sociologists studying material culture are interested in the ways people interact with and assign meanings to these physical objects, which can include everything from buildings and technology to clothing and tools.

Question 14

Our everyday use of the word "culture" suggests that we use the term in ways that emphasize

Accepted Answer

The term "culture" is often used to highlight the differences among various groups, emphasizing the unique aspects and characteristics that distinguish one group from another.

Question 15

"It is more sanitary to eat with a spoon rather than your hands." This statement is an example of

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a belief because it reflects an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists, in this case, the idea that eating with a spoon is more sanitary than using hands.

Question 16

Material culture includes

Accepted Answer

Material culture refers to the physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture. These include things like buildings, tools, and art. A diamond ring, as a physical object created and valued by people, is an example of material culture. Choices B, C, and D refer to non-material culture, which includes the ideas, beliefs, values, and norms that shape a society.

Question 17

In context of Korean bathhouses, Korean women do not define a towel as something to be used to cover their bodies because they are influenced by

Accepted Answer

Cultural beliefs in Korea shape perceptions and practices around modesty and body image, influencing how towels are used in bathhouses, not primarily for body coverage.

Question 18

___________ give us discipline and support of routine and habit.

Accepted Answer

Folkways are the norms for routine or casual interaction. They include traditions, habits, and customs that provide a structure for daily behavior, thus giving us discipline and support of routine and habit.

Question 19

In the United States, many diners pass items around the table and use special serving utensils to take food from bowls and plates. These behaviors represent

Accepted Answer

Norms are the rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members. Passing items around the table and using special serving utensils are examples of social norms related to dining etiquette in the United States.

Question 20

Signs that read "No Smoking," "Honk Horn to Open," and "Emergency Exit Only" specify

Accepted Answer

These signs specify norms, which are social expectations that guide behavior in specific situations, indicating what actions are considered appropriate or inappropriate.

Quiz 3: Culture: With Emphasis on Transcultural Encounters and Exchanges

Beliefs, values, and norms are part of

Which one of the following descriptions best applies to North Korea?

"Continuous conversation, rather than silence, validates a relationship." This statement is an example of a

__________ are ideas that people accept as true about how the world operates and about the place of the individual in it.

Which one of the following words does not capture culture's dynamic qualities?

A folkway is

In Korea young children of both sexes bathe with their mothers and other women in public. This expectation for behavior in the context of a bathhouse is a

In Korea, diners reach and stretch across one another and use their chopsticks to take food from serving bowls. These rules are

Which one of the following descriptions best applies to South Korea?

Sociologist William Graham Sumner wrote that " _______ give us discipline and support of routine and habit"; if we were forced constantly to make decisions about these details, "the burden would be unbearable."

American sociologists studying Korean bathhouses would be struck by the

Material culture includes

When sociologists think about ____________, they consider how people use the object and the meanings people assign to it.

Our everyday use of the word "culture" suggests that we use the term in ways that emphasize

"It is more sanitary to eat with a spoon rather than your hands." This statement is an example of

Material culture includes

In context of Korean bathhouses, Korean women do not define a towel as something to be used to cover their bodies because they are influenced by

___________ give us discipline and support of routine and habit.

In the United States, many diners pass items around the table and use special serving utensils to take food from bowls and plates. These behaviors represent

Signs that read "No Smoking," "Honk Horn to Open," and "Emergency Exit Only" specify