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Which of the following best describes anthropology?
Which of the following best describes anthropology?
What is the primary focus of sociology?
What is the primary focus of sociology?
What is the correct definition of 'material culture'?
What is the correct definition of 'material culture'?
Which of the following is a type of norm that tells us what to do?
Which of the following is a type of norm that tells us what to do?
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What is the term used to describe the rich diversity of traditions and patterns exhibited by different human groups?
What is the term used to describe the rich diversity of traditions and patterns exhibited by different human groups?
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Which of the following is an example of popular culture?
Which of the following is an example of popular culture?
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What does the term 'deviance' refer to in the context of social norms?
What does the term 'deviance' refer to in the context of social norms?
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Which group does the Barbie Forteza admirers represent in the given situation?
Which group does the Barbie Forteza admirers represent in the given situation?
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Which type of group do Shiela, Karen, and Miguel represent among the contestants?
Which type of group do Shiela, Karen, and Miguel represent among the contestants?
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What type of group do the students from Pepsi High represent at the talent competition?
What type of group do the students from Pepsi High represent at the talent competition?
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Which concept is illustrated by Max's controversial stand-up comedy routine?
Which concept is illustrated by Max's controversial stand-up comedy routine?
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Which type of group do the admirers of the K-pop group Black Pink represent?
Which type of group do the admirers of the K-pop group Black Pink represent?
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Study Notes
Anthropology and Sociology
- Anthropology is the scientific study of human beings, focusing on human behavior and societies globally.
- Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions, dealing with humans and their interactions.
Culture and Cultural Concepts
- Beliefs are a state or habit of mind where trust or confidence is placed in someone or something.
- Material Culture consists of technological tools, architecture, fashion, and food.
- Outlook is the perception of individuals towards accepted reality.
- Prescriptive norms tell us what to do, while Proscriptive norms tell us what not to do.
- Laws are a form of norm codified ethics, formally agreed, and enforced by authorities.
- Values are standards used to evaluate the desirability of things.
- Folkways are customary patterns of everyday life.
- Culture is a term that should not be used to make incorrect statements about a particular culture.
- Ethnocentrism promotes an individual's culture as the most efficient and superior.
- Cultural Relativism is a concept that should not be used to make false statements about cultures.
- Cultural Variation refers to the rich diversity of traditions and patterns exhibited by different human groups.
- Counter Culture is not a non-example of a counter culture.
- Popular Culture is a variation of culture patronized by the middle classes of society.
- High Culture is a variation of culture patronized by the upper classes of society.
- Subculture is a variation of culture practiced by a small segment of society deviating from the dominant culture.
Social Norms and Groups
- Deviance is an act that violates a social norm.
- Primary Group is a social group bonded by shared interests or membership.
- In-group is a social group where members share a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
- Secondary Group is a social group that is formed for a specific purpose or activity.
- Out-group is a social group that is not part of one's primary or in-group.
- Reference Group is a social group used as a standard for evaluating oneself or others.
- Network is a social group of individuals connected by social relationships.
Social Norms and Groups in Action
- In the scenario, Max's performance of a controversial act is an example of deviance.
- The group of Barbie Forteza fans forms a primary group.
- The group of friends Shiela, Karen, and Miguel forms an in-group.
- The group of students from Pepsi High forms a secondary group.
- The rivalry between the two schools can be seen as an out-group dynamic.
- The audience's reaction to Max's performance can be influenced by their reference group.
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Description
Test your knowledge on anthropology, sociology, and cultural concepts including beliefs and material culture. Explore the scientific study of human beings and social relationships, as well as the definitions of culture. Challenge yourself with questions on global human behavior and societies.
