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Material culture consists of intangible objects created by humans.
Material culture consists of intangible objects created by humans.
False
Non-material culture includes the language spoken by a society's members.
Non-material culture includes the language spoken by a society's members.
True
Non-material culture does not involve attitudes and outlooks of individuals.
Non-material culture does not involve attitudes and outlooks of individuals.
False
Customs and tastes are examples of material culture.
Customs and tastes are examples of material culture.
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Values in a society are defined by the physical objects they possess.
Values in a society are defined by the physical objects they possess.
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Material culture is sometimes referred to as civilization.
Material culture is sometimes referred to as civilization.
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Folkways are strict norms that are strictly enforced in society.
Folkways are strict norms that are strictly enforced in society.
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Values and beliefs are interchangeable terms in sociology.
Values and beliefs are interchangeable terms in sociology.
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Mores are norms that are considered unimportant to a culture's core values.
Mores are norms that are considered unimportant to a culture's core values.
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Beliefs reflect specific descriptions of the nature of the universe and humanity's place in it.
Beliefs reflect specific descriptions of the nature of the universe and humanity's place in it.
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Violating mores can lead to various forms of punishment, such as public ridicule and ostracism.
Violating mores can lead to various forms of punishment, such as public ridicule and ostracism.
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Norms vary in importance to a culture, with folkways being considered the most crucial.
Norms vary in importance to a culture, with folkways being considered the most crucial.
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Study Notes
Material and Non-material Culture
- Material culture consists of tangible objects created by humans.
- Non-material culture includes intangible aspects like language, beliefs, values, and norms.
- Customs and tastes are examples of non-material culture, not material culture.
- Values in a society are not defined by the physical objects they possess.
- Material culture is sometimes referred to as civilization.
Norms and Values
- Folkways are informal norms, not strict norms that are strictly enforced.
- Values and beliefs are not interchangeable terms; values are general principles, while beliefs are specific descriptions of the universe and humanity's place in it.
- Mores are norms considered important to a culture's core values, violating them can lead to punishments like public ridicule or ostracism.
- Norms vary in importance, with mores being considered more crucial than folkways.
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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.
