What aspect of culture is referred to as centrifugal force?(1 point)

Responses

a type of cultural force that brings a society, country, or region together
a type of cultural force that brings a society, country, or region together

the spatial spreading of a cultural element, trait, or some other phenomenon
the spatial spreading of a cultural element, trait, or some other phenomenon

the belief that all cultures should be accepted or embraced in a society
the belief that all cultures should be accepted or embraced in a society

a type of cultural force that creates division in a society, country, or region

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The aspect of culture referred to as centrifugal force is:

a type of cultural force that creates division in a society, country, or region.

Which of the following is the best definition of the term societal norm?(1 point)
Responses

the shared beliefs, norms, and values of members of a group as distinct from those of other groups
the shared beliefs, norms, and values of members of a group as distinct from those of other groups - no response given

an expectation, often unwritten, of a member of a particular culture, which is widely accepted by the culture and either consciously or unconsciously approved by the culture
an expectation, often unwritten, of a member of a particular culture, which is widely accepted by the culture and either consciously or unconsciously approved by the culture - no response given

the combination of political, economic, and social elements that make up a place
the combination of political, economic, and social elements that make up a place - no response given

a single attribute that is a normalized practice of a culture, such as herding cattle, wearing a burka, or practicing a certain religion

The best definition of the term societal norm is:

an expectation, often unwritten, of a member of a particular culture, which is widely accepted by the culture and either consciously or unconsciously approved by the culture.

Which of the following is the best definition of indirect diffusion?(1 point)
Responses

an exchange of culture when direct contact is made between two cultures
an exchange of culture when direct contact is made between two cultures

an exchange of culture via indirect means such as the internet or other mediums where cultures do not directly interact
an exchange of culture via indirect means such as the internet or other mediums where cultures do not directly interact

an exchange of ideas and behavior traits from one society to another
an exchange of ideas and behavior traits from one society to another

an exchange of culture when a foreign power overthrows a local regime and implants aspects of its foreign culture on the locals

The best definition of indirect diffusion is:

an exchange of culture via indirect means such as the internet or other mediums where cultures do not directly interact.

Read the following statement, then choose which process it most relates to.

Just outside the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, you can buy a burger and fries at an American fast-food restaurant.(1 point)
Responses

popular culture
popular culture - no response given

Americanization
Americanization - no response given

cultural imperialism
cultural imperialism - incorrect

digital revolution

The process that the statement most relates to is:

Americanization.

At which point in history did American popular culture become the dominant culture in the world?(1 point)
Responses

after the digital revolution
after the digital revolution - incorrect

after World War II
after World War II - no response given

after World War I
after World War I - no response given

in the early twenty-first century

American popular culture became the dominant culture in the world:

after World War II.

Which of the following groups of people has helped diffuse cultural elements from Asia into the cultural landscape of Texas?(1 point)
Responses

refugees from Hurricane Katrina
refugees from Hurricane Katrina - no response given

cowboys and ranchers
cowboys and ranchers - no response given

Spanish colonizers
Spanish colonizers - incorrect

people involved in industries of technology and innovation

The group of people that has helped diffuse cultural elements from Asia into the cultural landscape of Texas is:

people involved in industries of technology and innovation.