Cultural Sociology MCQs

Cultural Sociology MCQs

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1: Culture is most likely to be a liability when ________.

A.   The organization's management is ineffectual.

B.   It reduces ambiguity

C.   The organization's environment is dynamic

D.   It increases the consistency of behavior.

E.   Countercultures are integrated into the dominant cultures.

2: Culture tends to differ between _____, but appears similar within _____.

A.   Organizations, industries

B.   People, organizations

C.   Groups, industries

D.   Organizations, groups

E.   Industries, geographical regions

3: Shared ideas that help bind people in society together are called _____.

A.   Folkways

B.   Beliefs

C.   Mores

D.   Sanctions

4: The united states is a ________ culture.

A.   Horizontal collectivist

B.   Tough

C.   Dignity

D.   Face

5: What does cultural sociology primarily focus on?

A.   The study of individual personalities

B.   The influence of biology on human behavior

C.   The role of culture in shaping society and human behavior

D.   The impact of political systems on social interactions

6: What is culture?

A.   The study of ancient civilizations

B.   The shared beliefs, values, customs, and norms of a society

C.   The genetic makeup of individuals

D.   The economic systems of different countries

7: Which of the following is an example of material culture?

A.   Beliefs and values of a religious group

B.   Social norms governing behavior at a family gathering

C.   Traditional clothing and artifacts

D.   Collective emotions experienced during a sporting event

8: In cultural sociology, what is cultural relativism?

A.   The belief that all cultures are equally valuable and worthy of respect

B.   The promotion of one's own culture as superior to others

C.   The imposition of cultural values on other societies

D.   The study of historical cultural practices

9: Which sociologist is known for his work on the concept of "ideal types" and the rationalization of society?

A.   Emile Durkheim

B.   Max Weber

C.   Karl Marx

D.   W.E.B. Du Bois

10: How does cultural sociology differ from cultural anthropology?

A.   Cultural sociology focuses on contemporary societies, while cultural anthropology primarily studies ancient civilizations

B.   Cultural sociology emphasizes the relationship between culture and society, while cultural anthropology delves into the comparative study of cultures and societies

C.   Cultural sociology examines individual behaviors, while cultural anthropology focuses on group behaviors

D.   Cultural sociology is a subset of cultural anthropology, and they share the same research methods and theories

11: Which of the following is an example of non-material culture?

A.   Technology and machinery used in industries

B.   Artifacts and tools discovered in archaeological sites

C.   Social norms and customs related to greeting people

D.   Traditional clothing worn during cultural festivals

12: How do cultural symbols contribute to the formation of culture?

A.   They serve as tools for communication between individuals from different cultures

B.   They represent shared meanings and ideas, shaping the way people perceive and interpret the world

C.   They promote competition and rivalry between cultures

D.   They facilitate the transmission of genetic information across generations

13: Which concept refers to the process of acquiring and internalizing culture through learning and socialization?

A.   Cultural assimilation

B.   Ethnocentrism

C.   Cultural transmission

D.   Cultural diffusion

14: What is cultural hegemony?

A.   The dominance of one culture over others, leading to the extinction of diverse cultures

B.   The promotion of cultural relativism in a multicultural society

C.   The acceptance of diverse cultural practices and values in a society

D.   The dominance of a particular culture's values, norms, and beliefs over others, influencing societal norms and institutions