NATURE OF CULTURE

Question 1

it is a knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, customs and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of the society.

Answer 1

culture

Question 2

how do we learn or adapt a culture?

Answer 2

through communication, interaction, learning

Question 3

what’s the term for having a culture in a society that arent yet developed

Answer 3

preliterate culture

Question 4

elements of culture

Answer 4

1. material culture
2. non-material culture

Question 5

these are what we call policies that are commonly practiced in a certain society/culture

Answer 5

norms

Question 6

culture as a system of norms

Answer 6

1. folkways
2. mores
3. laws
4. beliefs
   5 values
5. institutions

Question 7

These are customary, normal, habitual ways a group does things.

Answer 7

folkways

Question 8

These are strong ideas of right and wrong that require certain acts and forbid others.

Answer 8

mores

Question 9

These are formalized social norms enacted by people who are vested with political power and enforced through the state by the person or organization whose role or function is defined.

Answer 9

laws

Question 10

these are laws which lack codification, settled procedure and enforcement specialists. (not written)

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customary law

Question 11

these are laws which require a concentration of government power and it is accompanied by a host of specialists such as the judges, attorneys, policemen and anyone who is in authority. (constitutions)

Answer 11

enacted law

Question 12

These represent man’s convictions about the reality of things and serve as an explanation to understand such existence.

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beliefs

Question 13

types of beliefs

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1. supernatural beliefs
2. superstitious beliefs
3. religious beliefs
4. political beliefs

Question 14

These are ideas which are considered good or bad as derived from the expressed preference of the people.

Answer 14

values

Question 15

These are definite structures of society, wherein there is an organized system of culture

Answer 15

institutions

Question 16

structures of society

Answer 16

Family
Church
Schools
Government
Mass Media

Question 17

smallest unit of culture

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trait

Question 18

aspects of culture variations

Answer 18

1. subcultures
2. countercultures
3. culture shock

Question 19

a segment of society which shares distinct patterns of mores, and values, which differ from the pattern of larger society.

Answer 19

subculture

Question 20

Some subcultures conspicuously challenge the central norms and values of the prevailing culture.

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counterculture

Question 21

When people encounter another culture whose patterns of behavior are diverse from their own.

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culture shock

Question 22

attitude towards culture variations

Answer 22

1. ethnocentrism
2. culture relativism
3. xenocentrism

Question 23

refers to the tendency to assume that one’s culture and way of life are superior to all others.

Answer 23

ethnocentrism

Question 24

This pertains to the fact that people view the culture of others quite similar to their own.

Answer 24

culture relativism

Question 25

This is one of the beliefs that the products, styles or ideas of one’s society are inferior to other cultures.

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xenocentrism

Question 26

The process through which we learn about the culture we live in.

Answer 26

enculturation

Question 27

emphasize the needs and goals of the group as a whole over the needs and desires of each individual.

Answer 27

collectivism

Question 28

the idea that every individual is unique and self-reliant.

Answer 28

individualism

Question 29

these patterns or traits that are found in all cultures.

Answer 29

cultural universals