The Culture Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture?

  • Culture is transgenerational
  • Culture is shared
  • Culture is learned
  • Culture is biological (correct)
  • What is the term for the process of learning and acquiring culture?

  • Acculturation
  • Enculturalisation (correct)
  • Physiological shaping
  • Biological inheritance
  • Which of the following is an example of cultural variation?

  • Environmental factors
  • Biological components
  • Physiological characteristics
  • Different languages (correct)
  • What does transgenerational mean in the context of culture?

    <p>Culture is shared among generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of learning and adopting another culture?

    <p>Acculturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the characteristic of culture being transgenerational?

    <p>Culture is passed from one generation to the next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of learning and acquiring culture?

    <p>Enculturalisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about cultural beliefs?

    <p>Cultural beliefs vary from family to family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of culture is described as the sum of knowledge, belief, arts, morals, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits acquired by individuals of the society?

    <p>Learned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of culture is described as a particular belief, value, or practice shared by a particular section of the society?

    <p>Shared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Characteristics of Culture

    • NOT a characteristic of culture: (no specific answer provided)

    Cultural Learning and Acquisition

    • The process of learning and acquiring culture is called enculturation
    • The process of learning and adopting another culture is called acculturation

    Cultural Variation

    • An example of cultural variation: varies from one society to another

    Transgenerational Culture

    • Transgenerational in the context of culture means that culture is passed down from one generation to the next
    • The characteristic of culture being transgenerational means that it is transmitted from one generation to the next through learning and socialization

    Cultural Beliefs

    • True about cultural beliefs: varies from one society to another

    Defining Culture

    • Culture is described as the sum of knowledge, belief, arts, morals, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits acquired by individuals of the society
    • A particular belief, value, or practice shared by a particular section of the society is described as a subculture

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    Test your knowledge of culture and its characteristics in this informative quiz! Learn about the key aspects of culture, including its acquisition through learning and experience, and how it shapes society. Challenge yourself with questions on the various elements that make up culture.

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