The joy of work, the primacy of the home, faithfulness, thriftiness, tradition, and humility are examples of ___________ that are part of the Old Order of Amish culture.
a. folkwaysb. American values
c. core values d. norms
Question 2The leader of a work group has proposed a solution to a problem that some group members believe will have negative results. Instead of discussing their concerns, they do not want to challenge the leader's authority. The result is an unwise decision. The group has experienced __________.
a. the iron law of oligarchy
b. self-fulfilling prophecy
c. collective unconscious
d. groupthink
Question 3Approximately 195 independent nation-states currently exist throughout the world. Which of the following is NOT one of the four main types of political systems found in nation-states?
a. Monarchy b. Communism
c. Authoritarianism d. Totalitarianism
Question 4The Old Order Amish are considered a subculture because its members:
a. practice their religious beliefs.
b. remain in a relatively closed social network.
c. share values and norms that differ significantly from those of people who primarily identify with the dominant culture.
d. have a strong value system.
Question 5__________ is the term for the process by which members of a cohesive group arrive at a decision that many individual members privately believe is unwise.
a. Group conformity
b. Groupthink
c. Iron law of oligarchy
d. Self-fulfilling prophecy
Question 6A __________ is a unit of political organization that has recognizable national boundaries and whose citizens possess specific legal rights and obligations.
a. city-state b. metropolis
c. commonwealth d. nation-state
Question 7In the month of December, many Jewish families celebrate Chanukah (the Festival of Light), during which special foods are served and families engage in ritual activity unique to their religious faith. In this context, members of the Jewish faith would represent a:
a. rival culture. b. counterculture.
c. contraculture. d. subculture.
Question 8Social psychologist __________ examined group decision making among political experts and found that major blunders in U.S. history may be attributed to pressure toward group conformity.
a. Robert Merton
b. Stanley Milgram
c. Irving Janis
d. Solomon Asch
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