Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between norms and the law?
a. All norms are supported by law.
b. Not all norms are supported by law and not all laws are supported by norms.
c. All laws are supported by general norms.
d. Formal laws are established and enforced only when they have the backing of informal sanctions.
Question 2Norms or rules that are officially enforced and sanctioned by society are known as:
a. folkways.
b. mores.
c. laws.
d. requirements.
Question 3In American society, the commandment thou shalt not commit adultery belongs to which category?
a. folkways
b. mores
c. cultural universals
d. values
Question 4Norms for which strong ideas of right or wrong have developed are called:
a. laws.
b. folkways.
c. moral customs.
d. mores.
Question 5Alex did not bathe or use deodorant for one week. His classmates refused to sit by him and sent him a bar of soap anonymously. Alex violated a:
a. cultural universal.
b. law.
c. folkway.
d. value.
Question 6Which of the following would NOT be considered a folkway of American culture?
a. not eating with your mouth full
b. white wedding dresses
c. thank-you notes
d. monogamy
Question 7Which of the following expectations is an example of a dysfunctional norm?
a. Real estate is a good investment.
b. Everyone should buy a big house.
c. People should not divorce.
d. Hard work will pay off.