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Define norms,and define and differentiate folkways,mores,and laws as types of norms.

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Norms are the informal rules that govern...

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From the sociological perspective,wearing soiled clothing might be viewed as violating a


A) law.
B) more
C) folkway.
D) sanction.

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The idea behind social structure is that most people tend to interact in a haphazard or random manner;therefore,they need structure in their lives.

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Contrast and discuss the relationship between culture and society.

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Culture and society are closely intertwi...

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An example of expressive symbolism is found in the way lyrics of country music songs changed from the 1930s to the present.

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A football coach whose son is a member of his football team may experience


A) role strain.
B) role conflict.
C) ethnocentrism.
D) cultural relativism.

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Stone axes,computers,skateboards,and lamp shades are examples of


A) society.
B) nonmaterial culture.
C) social structure.
D) material culture.

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While culture provides the meanings that allow people to interpret their daily lives,_____________ is the concept that represents the networks of social relations that develop among a group of people.


A) material culture
B) socialization
C) society
D) ethnocentrism

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Based on research conducted with chimpanzees,which of the following is a specific behavior found among some chimps?


A) leaf clipping
B) drumming
C) nut-cracking
D) All of the choices are correct.

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The old order Amish serve as an example of a counterculture.

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General Motors,the neighborhood,and the church are examples of


A) cultures.
B) social structures.
C) cliques.
D) societies.

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In examining the relationship between values and norms,we generally can say that


A) values are based on norms.
B) values are based on mores.
C) norms are based on values.
D) there is no relationship.

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Countercultures are identified as groups of people,such as delinquent gangs,who tend to be at odds with the larger mainstream society.

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Two people may believe in the same value,such as social equality,yet have strongly opposite views as to how he or she should achieve this valued goal.

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A position within a group is called a


A) status.
B) role.
C) norm.
D) folkway.

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A professor is supposed to be understanding and concerned about students,yet coldly objective while grading papers.These expectations may lead to


A) role complexity.
B) role conflict.
C) role strain.
D) role reciprocity.

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The word computer


A) is a symbol.
B) is part of a powerful code that helps us deal with the world around us.
C) becomes a vehicle of communication because a group of people view the symbol and the object as linked.
D) All of the choices are correct.

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One may achgeive ascribed status through a great effort like winning a gold medal at the Olympics.

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Delinquents,social dropouts,or the militia movement are examples of


A) countercultures.
B) ethnic groups.
C) cultural relativists.
D) noncultures.

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Similar to humans,groups of orangutans have unambiguously symbolic elements in their cultures.

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