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Define ethnocentrism and provide examples of its manifestations.

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Judging another culture exclus...

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A young woman has little faith in the nation's leaders and refuses to vote; however, she is deeply involved as an activist in a worldwide anti-poverty campaign. What kind of sociological label might best describe this person?


A) new-age
B) postmodern
C) modern
D) rational

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Define norms and provide an example.

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Norms are generally accepted w...

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Sarah was recently promoted to an upper-level management position because of her excellent performance in her junior management position. From a sociological perspective, which of the following terms best reflects this cultural practice of promotion in the workplace?


A) promotional sanction
B) social sanction
C) positive sanction
D) employment sanction

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What is the sociological term that relates to social control and refers to the rewarding of appropriate behaviour?


A) positive conditioning
B) operant conditioning
C) positive sanction
D) reward sanction

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What term do sociologists use to identify generally acceptable ways of doing things?


A) beliefs
B) social control
C) norms
D) sanctions

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Some people may argue that Canada qualifies as the first thoroughly postmodern society.

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A grandfather spends hours talking to his granddaughter about his life experiences, while also speaking about family traditions. From a sociological perspective, what is the grandfather transmitting to his granddaughter?


A) culture
B) symbols
C) language
D) sanctions

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According to the text, what are the three characteristics of postmodern culture?

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"I want my children to learn Italian because it is part of their culture. The educational system in Canada should provide an opportunity to learn Italian in school." Which of the following social development is reflected in this statement?


A) the rights revolution
B) the language act
C) globalization
D) the global village

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Cultural freedom has its limits. Which of the following twin forces govern or define these limits in our society?


A) technology and consumerism
B) commodification and consumerism
C) rationalization and technology
D) rationalization and consumerism

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Which of the following best demonstrates our ability to adhere to norms?


A) the ability to cooperate
B) reflexes and responses to stimuli
C) the ability to make sounds
D) the ability to make meaning

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Eric was recently in Romania and found it difficult to get around because people were always pushing each other in crowded spaces. When he returned home he told his friends and family that Romanians were the rudest people he had ever met. This statement is a reflection of which social phenomenon?


A) cultural relativism
B) globalization
C) ethnocentrism
D) universalism

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George belongs to a motorcycle group. On weekends, the group often goes fishing and camping. Sometimes, they hold fundraisers to help local charities. What term do sociologists apply to George's motorcycle group?


A) subculture
B) counterculture
C) subversive culture
D) foreign culture

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"Modern globalized culture allows people to be eclectic about preferences in music, but at the same time it limits mainstream lifestyle to one of consumerism in a capitalist society." What effect of culture has been identified in the preceding statement?


A) Modern culture is both freeing and constraining.
B) Globalization is resulting in a more heterogeneous world.
C) Globalization is resulting in a more homogeneous world.
D) Modern culture is fed by a barrage of media messages.

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What do sociologists call rewards and punishments that are aimed at ensuring conformity?


A) norms
B) sanctions
C) folklore
D) folkways

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