Cultural Assimilation and Acculturation

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What is the result of assimilation on an individual's culture?

Their culture is replaced by the dominant culture, with no trace of the original culture. (correct)

Their culture is enhanced by the dominant culture, with added features.

Their culture becomes a blend of the original and dominant culture.

Their culture remains unchanged, with no influence from the dominant culture.

What is the impact of McDonaldization on creativity and innovation?

It stifles creativity and innovation due to emphasis on efficiency and predictability. (correct)

It fosters creativity and innovation by providing a standardized framework.

It has no impact on creativity and innovation, as they are separate entities.

It promotes creativity and innovation by encouraging diversity and quality.

What is the role of family in socialization?

It helps shape values, beliefs, and behaviors through peer pressure.

It establishes the first relationships and the filial bond between child and parents, siblings, and relatives. (correct)

It provides a formal curriculum for education.

It establishes a sense of belongingness among peers.

What is the result of cultural homogenization?

The loss of local customs and cultural diversity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of learning cultural patterns that are accepted by the culture?

Socialization Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of McDonaldization on education and healthcare?

It extends the principles of efficiency and predictability to these sectors, impacting their delivery and experience. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of culture, according to the text?

It is dynamic, flexible, and adaptive. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of language in a culture?

To express values, beliefs, and ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the acceptable actions within boundaries set by society or culture?

Norms Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the rules and regulations established by social institutions and governments?

Formal norms Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of learning cultural patterns?

Enculturation Signup and view all the answers

What is the theory that explains how cultural aspects are hidden and not immediately visible?

Iceberg Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of social control?

Preventing deviant behavior in society Signup and view all the answers

What is cultural or sociocultural evolution?

The development of human culture from simple to complex forms Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a sanction?

A punishment for deviating from social norms Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of sociobiological evolution?

The examination of social behavior in terms of evolution Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of informal sanctions?

Unofficial social norms dictated by the morals of society Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of human adaptation in the context of sociobiological evolution?

The development of bipedalism or walking on two feet in an upright position Signup and view all the answers