Question 1

According to communication scholars, which of the following forms of language carries 7% of a message?
A) facial expression
B) intonation
C) actual words said
D) body posture

Accepted Answer

According to communication scholars, particularly Mehrabian's communication model, actual words said (verbal communication) carry only 7% of the message in face-to-face communication. The rest is conveyed through nonverbal means such as tone of voice (38%) and body language (55%).

Question 2

Which of the following theories asserts that people who speak a specific language make interpretations of their reality based on the language?
A) nativistic theory
B) logical positivism
C) semantic-cognitive theory
D) linguistic relativity theory

Accepted Answer

The linguistic relativity theory, also known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, posits that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition. Essentially, it suggests that people who speak different languages perceive and interpret the world differently.

Question 3

Which of the following groups is a subculture?
A) homeowners
B) Japanese Americans
C) divorced people
D) a college fraternity

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following groups is a...

Question 4

Lee is a member of an organization whose members believe that individuals should be able to live without rules and regulations imposed by society. This organization is a(n) example of a ______.
A) subculture
B) national culture
C) ideal culture
D) counterculture

Accepted Answer

Counterculture refers to a group whose values, beliefs, and ways of living are in opposition to the dominant culture, which in this case is the belief in living without the rules and regulations imposed by society.

Question 5

Most nations have a ______, which refers to common values and beliefs that tie citizens of a nation together.
A) counterculture
B) national culture
C) global culture
D) popular culture

Accepted Answer

National culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and norms that tie the citizens of a nation together, distinguishing them from other nations.

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE of global society and culture?
A) Global society and culture has always existed.
B) The globalization process increases diversity.
C) Western political and economic structures dominate in the development of global culture.
D) Global culture is inherently non-material.

Accepted Answer

Western political and economic structures have historically played a dominant role in shaping global culture through colonization, trade, and the spread of Western media and technology.

Question 7

Stateless terrorist networks such as ISIS and al-Qaeda are examples of ______ at the global level.
A) counterculture
B) microculture
C) subculture
D) national culture

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stateless terrorist networks such as ISIS and...

Question 8

According to symbolic interaction theory, the ______ is the process by which individuals and groups shape their reality through social interaction.
A) social construction of reality
B) social construction of norms
C) social construction of values
D) social construction of beliefs

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interaction theory posits that people create and modify their social reality through the process of social interaction, which is best described as the "social construction of reality." This concept emphasizes how meanings and understandings are constructed and changed through social interactions.

Question 9

Which of the following theories would be useful in understanding tensions in society when local cultural values clash with national trends?
A) world systems theory
B) symbolic interaction theory
C) conflict theory
D) structural-functional theory

Accepted Answer

Conflict theory is useful in understanding tensions in society when local cultural values clash with national trends because it focuses on the struggles between different social groups over inequality, power, and resources, which can be exacerbated by such clashes.

Question 10

The intergroup contact theory is an example of a ______ that is easier to test than the major theoretical perspectives.
A) macro-level theory
B) middle-range theory
C) classical theory
D) foundational theory

Accepted Answer

Intergroup contact theory is considered a middle-range theory because it is more specific and empirically testable than broad, macro-level theories. Middle-range theories bridge the gap between grand theoretical frameworks and empirical observations, making them easier to test through research.

Question 11

For most of human history humans have been hunters and gatherers.

Accepted Answer

For the majority of human history, spanning over tens of thousands of years, humans lived as hunter-gatherers, relying on hunting wild animals and gathering wild plants for sustenance. It was only about 12,000 years ago that agriculture began to emerge, marking a significant shift in human lifestyle.

Question 12

Before the emergence of nation states, there was no macro level.

Accepted Answer

Before the emergence of nation states, there was no concept of a macro level, as there were no large-scale political entities that could be considered as a whole.

Question 13

In hunter-gatherer societies, food-producing strategies are based on the domestication of plants and animals.

Accepted Answer

Hunter-gatherer societies primarily rely on wild resources, gathering plants and hunting animals rather than domesticating them.

Question 14

The tractor was the technological breakthrough that moved many societies from the horticultural to the agricultural stage.

Accepted Answer

The plow, not the tractor, was the technological breakthrough that moved many societies from the horticultural to the agricultural stage by enabling more efficient cultivation of land.

Question 15

Feudalism emerged out of agricultural societies.

Accepted Answer

Feudalism developed in the Middle Ages as a way to organize society and manage land and labor in predominantly agricultural societies, where land was the main source of wealth and power.

Question 16

Industrial societies rely primarily on automated production.

Accepted Answer

Industrial societies primarily rely on mechanized production methods, which can include both automated and manual labor, rather than solely on automated production.

Question 17

From an economic perspective, children are considered more of a hindrance in agricultural societies than in industrial societies.

Accepted Answer

In agricultural societies, children are often seen as beneficial because they can contribute to the family's income by helping with farming and other chores. In contrast, in industrial societies, the economic value of children is less direct, as they typically do not contribute financially to the household and their upbringing can be expensive.

Question 18

According to Daniel Bell, the third technological revolution was the invention of the computer.

Accepted Answer

Daniel Bell identified the invention of the computer as a key component of the third technological revolution, emphasizing its role in the transition to a post-industrial society where information and services become more critical than manufacturing.

Question 19

Culture is cumulative and adaptive over time.

Accepted Answer

Culture is cumulative because it builds upon the knowledge, beliefs, and practices of previous generations, and it is adaptive because it evolves in response to changes in the environment, technology, and social interactions, allowing societies to solve new problems and adjust to new conditions.

Question 20

Sociologists believe that the transmission of culture is the feature that most separates humans from other animals.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists argue that the transmission of culture through language, symbols, and practices, which allows for the accumulation and development of knowledge across generations, is a key feature distinguishing humans from other animals. This cultural transmission enables complex social structures and advancements.

Quiz 3: Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World

According to communication scholars, which of the following forms of language carries 7% of a message?

Which of the following theories asserts that people who speak a specific language make interpretations of their reality based on the language?

Which of the following groups is a subculture?

Lee is a member of an organization whose members believe that individuals should be able to live without rules and regulations imposed by society. This organization is a(n) example of a ______.

Most nations have a ______, which refers to common values and beliefs that tie citizens of a nation together.

Which of the following is TRUE of global society and culture?

Stateless terrorist networks such as ISIS and al-Qaeda are examples of ______ at the global level.

According to symbolic interaction theory, the ______ is the process by which individuals and groups shape their reality through social interaction.

Which of the following theories would be useful in understanding tensions in society when local cultural values clash with national trends?

The intergroup contact theory is an example of a ______ that is easier to test than the major theoretical perspectives.