Anthropological and Sociological Perspectives on Culture and Society

Question 1

Who said this?

“Culture id that complex whole which includes knowledge, beliefs, arts, morals, law, custom, and all aspects of man as a member of society”

Answer 1

Edward B. Taylor

Question 2

what are the aspects of culture?

1. D_____ , Flexible, & A_____
2. S______ & Contested
3. Learned through s_________ or e____________
4. P_______ social interactions
5. Integrated and at times u______
6. t________ through socialization/ enculturation
7. Requires l________ and other forms of c_________

Answer 2

what are the aspects of culture?

1. Dynamic, Flexible, & Adaptive
2. Shared & Contested
3. Learned through socialization or enculturation
4. Patterned social interactions
5. Integrated and at times unstable
6. Transmitted through socialization/ enculturation
7. Requires language and other forms of communication

Question 3

happens when we teach an individual or group of people the norms and values through unconscious repetition

Answer 3

enculturation

Question 4

is the process by which we learn and internalize the foundations and patterns of behavior that are laid low with culture

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socialization

Question 5

is changing, shared, learned, transmitted (using forms of communication) through enculturation and socialization.

Answer 5

culture

Question 6

what are the two types of culture?

Answer 6

material and non-material

Question 7

what are examples of material culture

f____
c_________ and f_____
b______ and p_________
a_____ and t__________

Answer 7

food
clothing and fashion
buildings and properties
arts and technology

Question 8

what are examples of non-material culture

i_____ and k_______
b______ and t______
s_____ and l_________
b______
r_______

Answer 8

ideas and knowledge
beliefs and traditions
symbols and language
behaviors
religion

Question 9

what are the elements of culture

n___
s______
v_____
b______
l______
t______

Answer 9

norms
symbols
values
beliefs
language
taboos

Question 10

norms can be ________ and ________

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formal and informal

Question 11

formal norms are _____ and _____

Answer 11

mores and laws

Question 12

informal norms are _______ and ________

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folkways and customs

Question 13

generally known as correct and proper forms of behavior

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norms

Question 14

these are specific prescriptions of how an individual ought to behave to be consistent with values of the contemporary society.

Answer 14

norms

Question 15

can be seen as a reflection of values

Answer 15

norms

Question 16

is a rule or established guideline to guide the behavior and actions of individuals in a society or group

Answer 16

norms

Question 17

are agreements that determine what is considered acceptable or desirable in terms of behavior, values, and principles

Answer 17

norms

Question 18

the purpose of _____ is to promote peaceful coexistence, order, and social cohesion by establishing clear boundaries and expectations

Answer 18

norms

Question 19

compliance with ____ is essential for the harmonious functioning of a community

Answer 19

norms

Question 20

explicit rules and standards that are established by an authority, such as laws and regulations, to guide behavior within a society

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formal norms

Question 21

formal norms for moral and ethical behavior

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mores

Question 22

formal norms that are written and are enforced rules/ordinance

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laws

Question 23

INFORMAL NORMS

________ is defined as a cultural idea that describes a regular, patterned behavior that is
considered characteristic of life in a social nsystem.

Answer 23

custom

Question 24

informal norms that are less important yet influences behavior

Answer 24

folkways/customs

Question 25

informal norms that are objects, words, or actions that carry a meaning

Answer 25

symbols

Question 26

ideas held by individuals or groups about what is desirable, good, proper, or bad

Answer 26

values

Question 27

examples of values filipino h_________ r__________ close-__________ _____ _______ outlook in life and __________ e___________

Answer 27

filipino hospitality resiliency close-family ties positive outlook in life and optimism euphemism

Question 28

specific statements that people hold to be true

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beliefs

Question 29

form of communication using words either spoken or gestured

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language

Question 30

an activity or behavior that is forbidden, prohibited

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taboos

Question 31

said that society is survival of the fittest

Answer 31

herbert spencer

Question 32

said that members of each society must learn to adapt to their surroundings to outlast the prevailing conditions present in their environment

Answer 32

herbert spencer

Question 33

made the looking glass self theory

Answer 33

charles horton-cooley

Question 34

process wherein individuals base their sense of self on how they believe others view them

Answer 34

looking glass self theory

Question 35

an L hand sign means US: _______ China: _______ ______ _______

Answer 35

US: loser China: the number eight

Question 36

a peace sign means US: ______ with the palm facing forward UK: an _______ with the palm facing backwards

Answer 36

US: peace UK an insult

Question 37

thumbs up sign means US: ____ in parts of west africa: an ________ _____

Answer 37

US: good in parts of west africa: an offensive gesture

Question 38

an ok sign means US: Ok Japan: _____ France: "you're a big ____" Brazil: an insult (like a ______ ____ in the US)

Answer 38

an ok sign means US: Ok Japan: money France: "you're a big zero" Brazil: an insult (like a middle finger in the US)