Individuals interacting with one another exchange ideas that develop into common beliefs and ways of doing things.
a. true
b. false
Question 2Culture tends to be static.
a. true
b. false
Question 3According to Yinger, a subculture refers to
a. a relatively cohesive cultural system that differs from the dominant culture.
b. a group that has not been fully assimilated.
c. a group whose traditions have kept their cultures unique.
d. a homogeneous group in opposition to society.
Question 4Explain the relationship between social expectations and actual social conditions.
A) Social expectations and social conditions are rising at comparable rates.
B) Social expectations are rising at a faster rate than actual conditions.
C) Social expectations are decreasing while social conditions are improving.
D) Both expectation and social conditions are decreasing.
Question 5What was the Flexner report?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6Susie sees that her neighbor Tom has a new boat. Despite the fact that she recently received a deduction in pay she feels she should have a new boat as well. According to the text this example represents __________ theory.
A) relative deprivation
B) mass society
C) modernization
D) estrangement
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