Cultural Values and Social Goals

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Which term refers to the ideas in society that are considered good, acceptable, and right?

  • Social goals
  • Values (correct)
  • Beliefs
  • Norms

According to conflict theory, what can values and goals sometimes be the source of within a society?

  • Unity and harmony
  • Social order
  • Conflict (correct)
  • Fulfillment

Which sociological perspective argues that values exist to create unity and harmony within a society?

  • Feminist theory
  • Symbolic interactionism
  • Functionalism theory (correct)
  • Conflict theory

Which term refers to the act of violating prescribed social norms?

<p>Deviance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of discontinuing with a role called?

<p>Role exit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the act of following the roles and goals of one's society?

<p>Conformity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a taboo behavior?

<p>Performing cannibalism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe behaviors that have no moral underpinning?

<p>Folkways (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the behavior of an individual within a social space in accordance with his or her status?

<p>Role performance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the set of expectation from people who occupy a particular status?

<p>Roles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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