Culture Perspectives Quiz

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According to Matthew Arnold, what is the defining characteristic of high culture?

  • Created through spontaneous actions
  • Product of mass production
  • Accessible to all members of society
  • Product of special intellectual or artistic endeavor (correct)

How does Matthew Arnold define culture?

  • The pursuit of wealth
  • The study of perfection (correct)
  • The study of imperfection
  • The pursuit of power

What do Kroeber & Kluckhohn (1952) believe culture is composed of?

  • Biological characteristics
  • Behavior acquired and transmitted through symbols (correct)
  • Physical objects only
  • Abstract concepts only

According to Schwartz (1992), how is culture transmitted?

<p>From past generations to future generations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of culture as outlined by Schwartz (1992)?

<p>Organized, learned or created experiences by individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe a dynamic, flexible, and adaptive culture?

<p>A culture that changes constantly influenced by societal structure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between high culture and popular culture according to Matthew Arnold?

<p>High culture is a result of intellectual or artistic effort, while popular culture is not. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Kroeber & Kluckhohn (1952) define culture?

<p>Culture includes acquired behaviors and transmitted symbols. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Schwartz (1992), how is culture transmitted?

<p>Culture is transmitted from past to future through organized experiences. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of culture according to Schwartz (1992)?

<p>Culture consists of experiences learned, created, or organized by individuals with unique interpretations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a dynamic, flexible, and adaptive culture?

<p>A culture that changes constantly and responds to societal influences. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of Shared and Contested Culture refer to?

<p>It refers to the presence of both commonly accepted and disputed cultural elements within a society. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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