Material Culture Theory

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What is the primary way in which socio-cultural patterns are learned?

Through formal education

Through cultural osmosis

From our environment and family members (correct)

Through instinct and genetics

What is the term for the process of cultural transmission?

Acculturation

Cultural assimilation

Socialization

Enculturation (correct)

What is the significance of symbols in cultural transmission?

They enable complex thoughts and facilitate exchange of ideas (correct)

They are used to punish those who do not conform

They are used to differentiate between cultures

They are used to assert dominance

What is a prerequisite for a practice to be considered a part of culture?

It must be shared by a number of people Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of culture according to the text?

The way of life of a given people, their ways of instigating nature, utilizing possibilities as well as undertaking self-development for the benefit of today and the future Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of family members in cultural transmission?

They are influential in shaping cultural norms and values Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of language in cultural transmission?

It is the primary means of cultural transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the way in which a group handles conflict?

Conflict resolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of cultural crisis in cultural transmission?

It occurs when there are no symbols to facilitate complex thoughts and exchange of ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of socio-cultural patterns in cultural transmission?

They are learned from our environment and family members Signup and view all the answers

Material Culture Theory

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What is the primary way in which socio-cultural patterns are learned?

What is the term for the process of cultural transmission?

What is the significance of symbols in cultural transmission?

What is a prerequisite for a practice to be considered a part of culture?

What is the definition of culture according to the text?

What is the role of family members in cultural transmission?

What is the significance of language in cultural transmission?

What is the term for the way in which a group handles conflict?

What is the significance of cultural crisis in cultural transmission?

What is the significance of socio-cultural patterns in cultural transmission?

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