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Society and Individuality: Mores and Morality

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Which term refers to the highest good or the ultimate goal in an ethical system?

Summum Bonum (correct)

Sanction

Maxim

Folkway

What is the significance of folkways in society?

They are completely unique to each individual.

They result from conscious decision-making only.

They are enforced through strict laws.

They contribute to the emergence of mores. (correct)

Which of the following best describes the role of elders in establishing social norms?

They insist on adherence to accepted norms and standards. (correct)

They are indifferent to cultural practices.

They encourage individuals to reject tradition.

They allow freedom of expression without guidance.

What characterizes habits within a cultural context?

They are difficult to change once established. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about customs is accurate?

They represent widely accepted behaviors specific to a culture. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the relationship between folkways and mores?

Mores emerge from the established practices of folkways. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains the term 'value-laden'?

Presupposing the acceptance of a specific set of values. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the role of customs in society?

Customs represent widely accepted behaviors within a society. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the learning of culture?

Cultural learning is often unconscious and involuntary. Signup and view all the answers

How can 'sanctions' best be defined in the context of societal norms?

Threatened penalties for non-compliance with laws or rules. Signup and view all the answers

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The Role of Society and the Individual in the Emergence of Mores

Practices are seen as the most practical way to act, thereby establishing traditions.
Imitation of best practices from other groups is common, leading to cultural learning.
Elders, as authority figures, enforce norms and standards, ensuring conformity.
Learning cultural norms can be unconscious, involuntary, and natural.
Folkways, the initial standards, evolve into mores, representing more rigid norms.

Freedom in the Context of Morality

Sanctions: Penalties for violating laws or rules.
Customs: Traditional ways of behaving specific to a given culture or location.
Habits: Regular, ingrained tendencies or practices.
Obnoxious: Extremely unpleasant behaviors.
Instinct: Natural, intuitive ways of acting.
Phenomena: Objects of perception, observed realities.
Maxim: Concise statements summarizing general truths.
Summum Bonum: Highest good, the ultimate goal of ethical systems.
Sentient: Capable of perception and feeling.
Value-laden: Implied acceptance of specific values.
Casual: Relating to a cause-and-effect relationship.

Folkways

Folkways refer to the notion of “right” and “true.”
Examples include games, hospitality, and dress codes.

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Explore the complex relationship between society and the individual in shaping mores and moral frameworks. This quiz delves into how traditions, cultural norms, and authority figures influence our behaviors and ethics. Understand the evolution from folkways to mores and their implications on freedom and morality.