Sociology Chapter 2 Test

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22 questions
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Drag correct term on the left to the correct definition the right

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
values
written rules of conduct enacted and enforced by the government
laws
all the shared products of human groups
folkways
norms that describe socially acceptable behavior but do not have great moral significance attached to them
norms
shared rules of conduct that tell people how to act in specific situations
culture
shared beliefs about what is good or bad, right or wrong, desirable or undesirable
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The tendency to view one’s own culture and group as superior is called

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Cultural lag

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Cultural relativism

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Cultural universals

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Cultural leveling

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Cultural diffusion

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The cyberpunk movement, anarchists, organized crime families, and the hippie movement are examples of

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Some believe that American values lead to extreme self-centeredness

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is a commitment to the full development of one’s personality, talents, and potential.

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What is a group of interdependent people who share a common culture and feeling of unity

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A car is an example of

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Which of the following is an example of nonmaterial culture?

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Respect for the American flag is an example of what?

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What are norms?

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The most serious norms are formalized into what?

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Which shows the proper rank of norms, in terms of least serious to most serious?

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Some groups in society share values, norms, and behaviors that are not shared by the entire population. The unique cultural characteristics of these groups form what?

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Which of the following would be considered a member of the counterculture?

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An attitude of cultural relativism is the belief that

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The development of economic and social relationships that stretch around the world is

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In the United States, personal achievement is often measured by which of the following?