Aging is an important phenomenon in developed countries specially ______________?

A. Europe
B. Japan
C. Usa
D. Both a and b

Language is usually considered to be_______________?

A. A flexible system of symbols
B. Essential for cultural integration
C. A cultural barrier
D. A key cultural marker

Research by Lakoff showed that there are some distinct communication differences between men and women In general men tend to_____________?

A. Talk more over the course of the relationship
B. Be politer in their speech patterns
C. Use a greater range of words
D. Not appreciate or encourage self-disclosure as much

Culture is usually assumed to be_______________?

A. Fixed and static
B. A subjective entity
C. Always changing
D. Insulated against technology

Cultural change can also occur through______________?

A. Mass media and adaptation
B. Invention and discovery
C. Multiculturalism and assimilation
D. Language and symbols

According to Conflict theory, culture is maintained through the_________ of society?

A. Proletariat
B. Cultural universals
C. Language
D. Dominant ideology

The process that enables a culture to maintain equilibrium despite fluctuations in their culture is known as______________?

A. enculturation
B. ethnocentrism
C. diffusion
D. cultural integration

Immigration tourism and globalization all mean that_____________?

A. Cultural diversity is increasing
B. Cultural relativism is now the norm
C. Cultural lag doesn,t last as long
D. Culture shock is increasing

The distinction between elements of material and nonmaterial culture was made by sociologist ?

A. Max weber
B. George murdock
C. Margaret mead
D. William f ogburn

Which of the following statements about values is correct ?

A. Values never change
B. Values of a culture may change but most remain relatively stable during any one person,s lifetime
C. Values are constantly changing sociologists view them as being very unstable
D. All of the above statements are correct