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Material culture consists of intangible objects created by humans.
False
Non-material culture includes the language spoken by a society's members.
True
Non-material culture does not involve attitudes and outlooks of individuals.
False
Customs and tastes are examples of material culture.
False
Values in a society are defined by the physical objects they possess.
False
Material culture is sometimes referred to as civilization.
True
Folkways are strict norms that are strictly enforced in society.
False
Values and beliefs are interchangeable terms in sociology.
False
Mores are norms that are considered unimportant to a culture's core values.
False
Beliefs reflect specific descriptions of the nature of the universe and humanity's place in it.
True
Violating mores can lead to various forms of punishment, such as public ridicule and ostracism.
True
Norms vary in importance to a culture, with folkways being considered the most crucial.
False
Explore the components of culture such as values, norms, languages, myths, customs, rituals, and laws. Learn about material culture which consists of human-made objects, and nonmaterial culture which focuses on beliefs and values.
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