Question 1

Robinson has just met Alex as they sit down for their first day of class.They strike up a conversation,during which time Alex shares that he likes to go "clubbing" every weekend and Robinson reveals that he is really involved in collecting stamps and coins.These smaller groups-clubbers and collectors-would be examples of:

Accepted Answer

A subculture refers to a group of people within a larger group who differentiate themselves on the basis of some shared feature.

Question 2

Young Melech's parents regularly expose him to community influences that teach him about Judaism.They want him to grow up proud to be Jewish,but also to understand that it means to be a part of that culture.The process by which they help Melech acquire behaviors and beliefs related to this aspect of this one specific culture is called ________.

Accepted Answer

This is very closely related to socialization,but the correct answer relates to the transmission of the norms and behaviors of one specific culture.In this case,it is Judaism.

Question 3

________ has traditionally referred to genetic differences among groups of people based on tracing the ancestry of those groups throughout history.

Accepted Answer

Race has traditionally been used to categorize people based on physical characteristics such as skin color, facial features, and hair texture, which are believed to reflect differences in genetic makeup. However, this categorization is increasingly recognized as socially constructed rather than biologically determined.

Question 4

________ are the rules that dictate how one is expected to behave in various situations.

Accepted Answer

Norms are standards of behavior that are generally accepted within a culture or society. They serve as guidelines for appropriate behavior in various situations and are often reinforced through social sanctions, such as praise or disapproval. Cultural values refer to the beliefs and values that a society holds, socialization refers to the process by which individuals learn the norms and values of their culture, and stereotypes are oversimplified and often inaccurate beliefs about a particular group of people.

Question 5

Which kind of culture would be typified by the statement,"everyone should row in the same direction?"

Accepted Answer

A tight culture is one in which deviating from social norms is regarded as unacceptable.

Question 6

Shared physical features is to ________ as shared or common history is to ________.

Accepted Answer

Shared physical features are associated with race, while shared or common history is associated with ethnicity.

Question 7

Kim is 8 years of age,and is the first generation in her family to be raised in America.Her parents,native Ethiopians,make sure to take her to spend time with other Ethiopian families so that she will come to know her own heritage.Her parents seem very concerned with Kim's process of:

Accepted Answer

The process of enculturation involves the ways we learn about our own particular cultures.

Question 8

How have external memory devices most significantly impacted human psychology over time?

Accepted Answer

Certain areas of the brain are strengthened by interactions with external memory devices.

Question 9

"I really don't care if I hit the game winning home run or if I am on the bench when my team wins.As long as the team is successful,I'll be happy!" This statement would most likely be made by an athlete with a(n)________ self-concept.

Accepted Answer

Interdependent self-concepts are those that view the self as being defined by our relationships.

Question 10

Akiva has been taken to preschool by his mother so that he can learn to interact with other children in a group setting.She feels this is important because he has no brothers and sisters.Akiva's mother is most concerned with her son's process of:

Accepted Answer

Socialization refers to the process of acquiring the actions and beliefs of the world around you.

Question 11

Which of the following is the best statement with regard to the idea of a "genetically pure" race among the Earth's population?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is the best...

Question 12

Which of the following choices describes the cultural personality of the United States,according to Hofstede's dimensions of cultural personality?

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede's dimensions, the United States is characterized as an individualistic culture, meaning that individuals prioritize personal goals over group goals and value autonomy, independence, and self-expression. This is reflected in various aspects of American society, such as the emphasis on individual achievement, the pursuit of unique identities and lifestyles, and the promotion of free-market capitalism.

Question 13

Which of the following constructs may have the least specific meaning in today's world?

Accepted Answer

The concept of race has become less and less relevant in recent generations as the idea that there are "distinct" races that are genetically pure has become something of a myth.

Question 14

________ refers to groups of people that differentiate themselves from the larger culture to which they belong.

Accepted Answer

Subculture refers to groups of people who differentiate themselves from the larger culture to which they belong. These groups may have their own unique values, beliefs, and customs that set them apart from the mainstream culture. Examples of subcultures include punk rockers, goths, and hip-hop enthusiasts.

Question 15

Summer is asked by her teacher to share something with the class about herself.If Summer has an independent self-concept,which of the following would she be most likely to say?

Accepted Answer

Independent self-concepts focus on individual qualities,while interdependent self-concepts focus on viewing the self as it is defined by relationships.

Question 16

Who do you think would be most likely to have an interdependent self-concept?

Accepted Answer

Interdependent self-concepts are those that view the self as being defined by social relationships.

Question 17

________ culture is to rigid enforcement of social norms as a(n)________ culture is to more acceptance of deviation from social norms.

Accepted Answer

Tight cultures are more rigid in their expectations of adherence to norms,whereas loose cultures allow for more variability and deviation.

Question 18

Mei is Chinese American.She is very loyal to her family.Her sister lives with her,and she mails money back to China to her father and younger brother.Mei's way of life is typical of someone who comes from a culture that is _________.

Accepted Answer

A collectivist culture is one in which family ties and obligations are very strong.

Question 19

The question "who do you think you are?" is most closely related to the psychological construct of one's:

Accepted Answer

One's self-concept refers to the manner in which that person defines him- or herself.

Question 20

Which of the following would be the best example of an external memory device?

Accepted Answer

External memory devices allow for permanent storage of information and thus can be passed on to the next generation.

Quiz 2: Foundations of Behavior

________ has traditionally referred to genetic differences among groups of people based on tracing the ancestry of those groups throughout history.

________ are the rules that dictate how one is expected to behave in various situations.

Which kind of culture would be typified by the statement,"everyone should row in the same direction?"

Shared physical features is to as shared or common history is to .

Kim is 8 years of age,and is the first generation in her family to be raised in America.Her parents,native Ethiopians,make sure to take her to spend time with other Ethiopian families so that she will come to know her own heritage.Her parents seem very concerned with Kim's process of:

How have external memory devices most significantly impacted human psychology over time?

"I really don't care if I hit the game winning home run or if I am on the bench when my team wins.As long as the team is successful,I'll be happy!" This statement would most likely be made by an athlete with a(n) ________ self-concept.

Akiva has been taken to preschool by his mother so that he can learn to interact with other children in a group setting.She feels this is important because he has no brothers and sisters.Akiva's mother is most concerned with her son's process of:

Which of the following is the best statement with regard to the idea of a "genetically pure" race among the Earth's population?

Which of the following choices describes the cultural personality of the United States,according to Hofstede's dimensions of cultural personality?

Which of the following constructs may have the least specific meaning in today's world?

________ refers to groups of people that differentiate themselves from the larger culture to which they belong.

Summer is asked by her teacher to share something with the class about herself.If Summer has an independent self-concept,which of the following would she be most likely to say?

Who do you think would be most likely to have an interdependent self-concept?

culture is to rigid enforcement of social norms as a(n) culture is to more acceptance of deviation from social norms.

Mei is Chinese American.She is very loyal to her family.Her sister lives with her,and she mails money back to China to her father and younger brother.Mei's way of life is typical of someone who comes from a culture that is _________.

The question "who do you think you are?" is most closely related to the psychological construct of one's:

Which of the following would be the best example of an external memory device?

Quiz 2: Foundations of Behavior

________ has traditionally referred to genetic differences among groups of people based on tracing the ancestry of those groups throughout history.

________ are the rules that dictate how one is expected to behave in various situations.

Which kind of culture would be typified by the statement,"everyone should row in the same direction?"

Shared physical features is to ________ as shared or common history is to ________.

Kim is 8 years of age,and is the first generation in her family to be raised in America.Her parents,native Ethiopians,make sure to take her to spend time with other Ethiopian families so that she will come to know her own heritage.Her parents seem very concerned with Kim's process of:

How have external memory devices most significantly impacted human psychology over time?

"I really don't care if I hit the game winning home run or if I am on the bench when my team wins.As long as the team is successful,I'll be happy!" This statement would most likely be made by an athlete with a(n) ________ self-concept.

Akiva has been taken to preschool by his mother so that he can learn to interact with other children in a group setting.She feels this is important because he has no brothers and sisters.Akiva's mother is most concerned with her son's process of:

Which of the following is the best statement with regard to the idea of a "genetically pure" race among the Earth's population?

Which of the following choices describes the cultural personality of the United States,according to Hofstede's dimensions of cultural personality?

Which of the following constructs may have the least specific meaning in today's world?

________ refers to groups of people that differentiate themselves from the larger culture to which they belong.

Summer is asked by her teacher to share something with the class about herself.If Summer has an independent self-concept,which of the following would she be most likely to say?

Who do you think would be most likely to have an interdependent self-concept?

________ culture is to rigid enforcement of social norms as a(n) ________ culture is to more acceptance of deviation from social norms.

Mei is Chinese American.She is very loyal to her family.Her sister lives with her,and she mails money back to China to her father and younger brother.Mei's way of life is typical of someone who comes from a culture that is _________.

The question "who do you think you are?" is most closely related to the psychological construct of one's:

Which of the following would be the best example of an external memory device?

Shared physical features is to as shared or common history is to .

culture is to rigid enforcement of social norms as a(n) culture is to more acceptance of deviation from social norms.