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Norms that lack moral significance
a. formal sanctions
b. taboos
c. mores
d. folkways
e. informal sanctions
a. formal sanctions
b. taboos
c. mores
d. folkways
e. informal sanctions
d. folkways
Rules of behavior that bring punishment when they are violated
a. formal sanctions
b. taboos
c. mores
d. folkways
e. informal sanctions
a. formal sanctions
b. taboos
c. mores
d. folkways
e. informal sanctions
b. taboos
Sanctions that can be applied by most members of a group
a. formal sanctions
b. taboos
c. mores
d. folkways
e. informal sanctions
a. formal sanctions
b. taboos
c. mores
d. folkways
e. informal sanctions
e. informal sanctions
Sanctions that are imposed by persons that are given special authority
a. formal sanctions
b. taboos
c. mores
d. folkways
e. informal sanctions
a. formal sanctions
b. taboos
c. mores
d. folkways
e. informal sanctions
a. formal sanctions
Norms that have great moral significance and should be followed
a. formal sanctions
b. taboos
c. mores
d. folkways
e. informal sanctions
a. formal sanctions
b. taboos
c. mores
d. folkways
e. informal sanctions
c. mores
In the United States, most people believe that every child is entitled to an education. Which of the following is this belief an example of?
a. Subculture
b. Instinct
c. Value
d. Taboo
a. Subculture
b. Instinct
c. Value
d. Taboo
c. Value
Carlos's first-grade teacher is teaching him that he should speak in class only after raising his hand and being called on. What is this an example of?
a. norm
b. drive
c. taboo
d. subculture
a. norm
b. drive
c. taboo
d. subculture
a. norm
In the 1960s, African Americans boycotted some businesses that practiced segregation. Which of the following is this an example of?
a. a value
b. an informal sanction
c. a law
d. a formal sanction
a. a value
b. an informal sanction
c. a law
d. a formal sanction
b. an informal sanction
What is one value that has changed over time in the United States?
a. Openly expressed racism has increased.
b. The focus on earning a great deal of money has decreased.
c. There is a decline of openly expressed racism.
d. It is acceptable to base a promotion on favoritism, not competence.
a. Openly expressed racism has increased.
b. The focus on earning a great deal of money has decreased.
c. There is a decline of openly expressed racism.
d. It is acceptable to base a promotion on favoritism, not competence.
c. There is a decline of openly expressed racism.
Which of the following is an example of a basic value or values in the United States?
a. segregation
b. unemployment
c. achievement and success
d. inherited rights and privledges
a. segregation
b. unemployment
c. achievement and success
d. inherited rights and privledges
c. achievement and success
Because they are more intelligent, humans rely more on instincts than other animals.
True or False
True or False
False
Cultural behavior must be learned. True or False
True
Animals are born with instincts. True or False
True
Individuals inherit specific personality traits and patterns of behavior. True or False
False
One criticism of sociobiology is that it can lead to claims that are racist. True or False
True