Question
A group of sociologists was asked to watch four video clips: a commercial, a political speech, a TV show, and an orchestra concert. They then reacted to these videos and their importance as cultural objects. How would the sociologists MOST likely respond?
(1 point)
Responses
Only the political speech and the concert are considered important to be culture.
Only the political speech and the concert are considered important to be culture.
A commercial and a TV show aren’t considered fine art, so they are not significant to culture.
A commercial and a TV show aren’t considered fine art, so they are not significant to culture.
All of these videos have value as objects of cultural significance.
All of these videos have value as objects of cultural significance.
None of these videos have any influence on culture whatsoever.
None of these videos have any influence on culture whatsoever.
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Sometimes people defy societal rules and tend to not be accepted by the dominant culture. What is the MOST appropriate term for this group of people?
(1 point)
Responses
value violators
value violators
outcasts
outcasts
non-conformists
non-conformists
loners
Which is the BEST example of someone following cultural norms?
(1 point)
Responses
Jane dresses like everyone else at school so she can fit in.
Jane dresses like everyone else at school so she can fit in.
Samuel does not eat fast food because he thinks it is unhealthy.
Samuel does not eat fast food because he thinks it is unhealthy.
Jake is practicing Spanish because his family is going on a trip to Mexico.
Jake is practicing Spanish because his family is going on a trip to Mexico.
Amina throws trash in a garbage bin instead of tossing it on the street.
Which statement about culture is MOST true?
(1 point)
Responses
Most countries around the world have similar cultures.
Most countries around the world have similar cultures.
Congress votes on what can be considered “culture.”
Congress votes on what can be considered “culture.”
Cultures are created when people connect with others who are similar.
Cultures are created when people connect with others who are similar.
Before social media, pop culture was not a social construction.
What statement about material culture is MOST accurate?
(1 point)
Responses
It consists of religious values, language, and symbols.
It consists of religious values, language, and symbols.
It consists of physical things like buildings and clothing.
It consists of physical things like buildings and clothing.
It consists of the guidelines for group behavior and collective ideas.
It consists of the guidelines for group behavior and collective ideas.
It consists of a group's learned behaviors, customs, and knowledge.
Your sociology class is discussing cultural concepts. A student asks the teacher to give an example of something that represents the meaning of “cultural values” in a society. What is the MOST likely response from the teacher?
(1 point)
Responses
When someone breaks the law, they are punished.
When someone breaks the law, they are punished.
People respect the right for everyone to speak their minds.
People respect the right for everyone to speak their minds.
When everyone gets on the elevator, they usually face forward.
When everyone gets on the elevator, they usually face forward.
Lots of people choose to wear black to funerals.
Material and nonmaterial cultures often influence each other. How is this BEST demonstrated?
(1 point)
Responses
When people started buying televisions, the sales of couches also increased.
When people started buying televisions, the sales of couches also increased.
Because of the invention of cell phones, people changed the way they communicate.
Because of the invention of cell phones, people changed the way they communicate.
When people believe that everyone is equal, they fight for equal rights for everyone.
When people believe that everyone is equal, they fight for equal rights for everyone.
Because there are newer computers, people have to buy newer software programs.
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Responses
Only the political speech and the concert are considered important to be culture.
Only the political speech and the concert are considered important to be culture.
A commercial and a TV show aren’t considered fine art, so they are not significant to culture.
A commercial and a TV show aren’t considered fine art, so they are not significant to culture.
All of these videos have value as objects of cultural significance.
All of these videos have value as objects of cultural significance.
None of these videos have any influence on culture whatsoever.
None of these videos have any influence on culture whatsoever.
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Sometimes people defy societal rules and tend to not be accepted by the dominant culture. What is the MOST appropriate term for this group of people?
(1 point)
Responses
value violators
value violators
outcasts
outcasts
non-conformists
non-conformists
loners
Which is the BEST example of someone following cultural norms?
(1 point)
Responses
Jane dresses like everyone else at school so she can fit in.
Jane dresses like everyone else at school so she can fit in.
Samuel does not eat fast food because he thinks it is unhealthy.
Samuel does not eat fast food because he thinks it is unhealthy.
Jake is practicing Spanish because his family is going on a trip to Mexico.
Jake is practicing Spanish because his family is going on a trip to Mexico.
Amina throws trash in a garbage bin instead of tossing it on the street.
Which statement about culture is MOST true?
(1 point)
Responses
Most countries around the world have similar cultures.
Most countries around the world have similar cultures.
Congress votes on what can be considered “culture.”
Congress votes on what can be considered “culture.”
Cultures are created when people connect with others who are similar.
Cultures are created when people connect with others who are similar.
Before social media, pop culture was not a social construction.
What statement about material culture is MOST accurate?
(1 point)
Responses
It consists of religious values, language, and symbols.
It consists of religious values, language, and symbols.
It consists of physical things like buildings and clothing.
It consists of physical things like buildings and clothing.
It consists of the guidelines for group behavior and collective ideas.
It consists of the guidelines for group behavior and collective ideas.
It consists of a group's learned behaviors, customs, and knowledge.
Your sociology class is discussing cultural concepts. A student asks the teacher to give an example of something that represents the meaning of “cultural values” in a society. What is the MOST likely response from the teacher?
(1 point)
Responses
When someone breaks the law, they are punished.
When someone breaks the law, they are punished.
People respect the right for everyone to speak their minds.
People respect the right for everyone to speak their minds.
When everyone gets on the elevator, they usually face forward.
When everyone gets on the elevator, they usually face forward.
Lots of people choose to wear black to funerals.
Material and nonmaterial cultures often influence each other. How is this BEST demonstrated?
(1 point)
Responses
When people started buying televisions, the sales of couches also increased.
When people started buying televisions, the sales of couches also increased.
Because of the invention of cell phones, people changed the way they communicate.
Because of the invention of cell phones, people changed the way they communicate.
When people believe that everyone is equal, they fight for equal rights for everyone.
When people believe that everyone is equal, they fight for equal rights for everyone.
Because there are newer computers, people have to buy newer software programs.
Answers
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Here are the most likely responses for each question:
1. **Sociologists' Reaction to Videos:**
- All of these videos have value as objects of cultural significance.
2. **Term for People Defying Societal Rules:**
- Non-conformists
3. **Example of Following Cultural Norms:**
- Jane dresses like everyone else at school so she can fit in.
4. **Statement About Culture:**
- Cultures are created when people connect with others who are similar.
5. **Accurate Statement About Material Culture:**
- It consists of physical things like buildings and clothing.
6. **Example of “Cultural Values”:**
- People respect the right for everyone to speak their minds.
7. **Demonstration of Material and Nonmaterial Cultural Influence:**
- Because of the invention of cell phones, people changed the way they communicate.
Feel free to ask if you need further clarification or assistance!
1. **Sociologists' Reaction to Videos:**
- All of these videos have value as objects of cultural significance.
2. **Term for People Defying Societal Rules:**
- Non-conformists
3. **Example of Following Cultural Norms:**
- Jane dresses like everyone else at school so she can fit in.
4. **Statement About Culture:**
- Cultures are created when people connect with others who are similar.
5. **Accurate Statement About Material Culture:**
- It consists of physical things like buildings and clothing.
6. **Example of “Cultural Values”:**
- People respect the right for everyone to speak their minds.
7. **Demonstration of Material and Nonmaterial Cultural Influence:**
- Because of the invention of cell phones, people changed the way they communicate.
Feel free to ask if you need further clarification or assistance!