culture Flashcards

1
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________ are material items that one makes, possesses, and values in a cultural setting

A

artifacts

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2
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explain material culture

A

includes physical items one associates with a given group

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3
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explain symbolic culture

A

focuses on the ideas that represent a group of people

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4
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give examples of material vs symbolic culture

A

material = clothing, jewelry, foods, buildings

symbolic = catchphrases, mottos, songs

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5
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symbolic culture is usually slower to change than material culture which can lead to _________

A

culture lag

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6
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what is the difference between values and beliefs

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values = what a person deems important in life

beliefs = what a person accepts to be the truth

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7
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_________ is when a cultural difference impedes interaction with others

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cultural barriers

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8
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___________ is a formalized ceremony that usually invovles specific material objects, symbolism, and additional mandates on acceptable behavior

A

ritual

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9
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T / F - rituals tend to have a prescribed order of events

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true

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