Economics Mcqs
Laws are_______________?

A. Informal norms
B. Formal norms enforced by the state
C. Casual folkways
D. Less important than folkways

There is a tendency for people to_______________?

A. Rebel against group norms
B. Accept group norms
C. Respond only to negative sanctions
D. Respond only to violence

A culture complex is_______________?

A. One cultural trait
B. A psychological condition
C. A cluster of traits centered around a common activity
D. A theater symphony hall and museum

Which is an example of a pivotal social institution ?

A. A rock bands
B. The economy
C. A jail
D. A symphony orchestra

Cultural universals include ?

A. Personal adornment
B. Music
C. Food taboos
D. All of the above

A counterculture ?

A. Emphasizes math
B. Is based in stores
C. Opposes values of the mainstream culture
D. None of the above

The principal difference between people and other animals is that ?

A. Animals larger and stronger
B. People communicate with symbols while animals communicate with signals
C. Biology dictates human behavior while instincts direct animal behavior
D. People live in families while animals live in tribes

When does a society need laws ?

A. When people commit too many sins
B. When the court system declares that they are needed
C. When the folkways and mores are not sufficient to control behavior
D. When it is necessary to create folkways and mores

Which of the following is an example of material culture ?

A. A football games
B. The football itself
C. The nfl rules
D. “competition is good for you”