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?

<p>It must be shared by a number of people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of culture according to the text?

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

What is the role of family members in cultural transmission?

<p>They are influential in shaping cultural norms and values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of language in cultural transmission?

<p>It is the primary means of cultural transmission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the significance of cultural crisis in cultural transmission?

<p>It occurs when there are no symbols to facilitate complex thoughts and exchange of ideas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They are learned from our environment and family members (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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