10 Questions
What is the term used by sociologists to refer to the combination of physical objects and rules for using those objects in a society's culture?
Technology
Which of the following is NOT considered an element of non-material culture?
Tools
What do sociologists and anthropologists refer to as the carriers of culture?
Language
In the context of culture, what do tools primarily require in terms of skills according to the text?
Cognitive abilities
What is defined as the physical objects a society produces in its culture, according to the text?
Material Culture
What forms the very foundation of culture, according to sociologists?
Language
Which term refers to shared rules of conduct specifying how people ought to think and act?
Laws
What are characteristics of folkways as mentioned in the text?
No punishment for violations
What is the role of values in influencing behavior?
They make up judgements of right and wrong
Which term refers to norms that are highly respected, vital to group welfare, and have punishments for infractions?
Mores
Explore the major elements that make up culture and understand how they shape human societies. Learn about material culture, beliefs, values, norms, symbols, language, and other important components.
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