Understanding Culture in Sociology and Anthropology

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What is cultural lag?

  • When nonmaterial culture changes faster than material culture
  • When there is a delay in the changes of dependent cultural traits (correct)
  • When all cultural traits change simultaneously
  • When material culture changes faster than nonmaterial culture

According to Ogburn, what frequently causes cultural lag?

  • Technological change (correct)
  • Simultaneous changes in all cultural traits
  • Rapid transformation of all cultural traits
  • Inventions with minimal impact on culture

In the context of cultural lag, what typically changes faster?

  • Cultural traditions
  • Nonmaterial culture
  • Material culture (correct)
  • Technological aspects

How is civilization described in the text?

<p>As a process of civilizing society to reach maximum development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect of civilization mentioned in the text?

<p>Improving quality of life collectively through various means (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of civilization relates to satisfying the needs of a group of people?

<p>Systematizing society for better living standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cultural lag suggest about the relationship between changing cultural traits?

<p>One trait changes before another, causing a delay in the dependent trait's change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Ogburn, why does cultural lag occur?

<p>As a result of technological advancements affecting culture at different rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of culture is highlighted as taking considerable time to change?

<p>'Nonmaterial' culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What result often follows technological change according to the text?

<p>Cultural stagnation and lack of progress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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