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Understanding Culture as a Shared and Learned Attribute

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Understanding Culture as a Shared and Learned Attribute

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What is the process by which an individual learns the rules and values of one’s culture?

Enculturation (correct)

Biological transmission

Social isolation

Genetic inheritance

What is unique and crucial to humans in terms of cultural learning?

Imitative behavior

Instinctual reactions

Symbolic thought (correct)

Genetic encoding

What distinguishes human beings from other animals in terms of cultural learning?

Social isolation

Genetic transmission of culture

Instinctual behavior patterns

Capacity to use symbols (correct)

What is the term used for the human ability to give arbitrary meaning to things or events?

Symbolic thought Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the sum total of human creation that directs human social life?

Culture Signup and view all the answers

Why do human beings heavily rely on behavior patterns that are learned?

Lack of genetic instincts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of culture according to the text?

It is shared by a group of people. Signup and view all the answers

How does enculturation unify people?

By providing common experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Why do people in the United States sometimes have trouble understanding the power of culture?

Due to the emphasis on individualism in American culture. Signup and view all the answers

Why must cultural guidelines be shared by members of a society?

To allow effective communication and cooperation. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a cultural element from other shared elements among a group of people?

Having shared meaning by at least two individuals within a society. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the human capacity to learn cultural traditions?

As being complex and unique. Signup and view all the answers