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sociology understanding culture test
instructions: answer all 20 questions by choosing the best option (a, b, c, or d). mark your answers clearly as instructed. no notes, books, or devices are allowed. review your answers if you finish early.
good luck!
instrucciones: responde las 20 preguntas eligiendo la mejor opción (a, b, c o d). marca tus respuestas claramente según las instrucciones. no se permiten apuntes, libros ni dispositivos. revisa tus respuestas si terminas antes. ¡buena suerte!

1. which field studies how biology influences social behavior?

a. sociology
b. psychology
c. anthropology
d. sociobiology

1. norms differ from mores in that:

a. norms are general rules while mores are considered essential
b. norms are only for children
c. norms are always written down
d. norms only apply to specific groups

1. ethnocentrism refers to:

a. the study of ethnic groups
b. cultural diversity
c. believing ones culture is superior to others
d. cultural exchange programs

1. symbols in a culture are:

a. objects or images that represent something else
b. only religious items
c. only written words
d. only hand gestures

1. which of the following is an example of an instinct?

a. learning to drive a car
b. a baby crying when hungry
c. reading a book
d. playing a musical instrument

1. cultural change typically occurs through:

a. government mandates only
b. a combination of internal development and external influences
c. television and movies only
d. random events

Explanation:

1. Sociobiology studies the influence of biology on social behavior. Sociology focuses on society - wide patterns, psychology on individual mental processes, and anthropology on human cultures in general.
2. Norms are general rules of behavior while mores are considered essential and have greater moral significance. Norms are not just for children, not always written down, and not only for specific groups.
3. Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others. It is not about the study of ethnic groups, cultural diversity, or cultural exchange programs.
4. Symbols in a culture are objects or images that represent something else. They are not limited to religious items, written words, or hand - gestures.
5. An instinct is an inborn, unlearned behavior. A baby crying when hungry is an instinct. Learning to drive, reading a book, and playing a musical instrument are learned behaviors.
6. Cultural change typically occurs through a combination of internal development (such as technological innovation within a society) and external influences (such as cultural diffusion from other societies). It is not just due to government mandates, television and movies only, or random events.

Answer:

1. d. Sociobiology
2. a. Norms are general rules while mores are considered essential
3. c. Believing one's culture is superior to others
4. a. Objects or images that represent something else
5. b. A baby crying when hungry
6. b. A combination of internal development and external influences