Sociology Exam 2

Exam 2 for the South Dakota State University Introduction to Sociology course.

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Define culture?
The way of thinking, the ways of acting, and the material objects that together form a people's way of life.
What is Material Culture?
Refers to the physical things that make up ones culture.
What is non-material culture?
Includes ideas created by members of a society within a culture.
Define society?
Refers to people who interact in a defined territory and share a culture.
Explain cultural shock?
Personal disorientation when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life.
What are 4 elements of culture?
SymbolsLanguageValuesNorms
Referring to the elements of Culture, explain symbol?
Anything that carries a particular meaning recognized by people who share a culture.
Referring to the elements of culture, explain language?
A system of symbols that allow people to communicate with one an other.
Cultural transmission is the process by which one generation passes culture to the next. T of F
True
Who created the key values of U.S. culture?
Robin Williams Jr.
What are norms?
Rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members.
People respond to each other with sanctions. What do they mean by this?
Rewards or punishments that encourage conformity to culture norms.
Mores or Taboos are similar in meaning, what do they mean?
Norms that are widely observed and have great significance.
What are folkways?
Norms for routine or casual interaction. (People pay less attention to these)
Material culture reflects a society's level of technology. T of F
True