Understanding Culture

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What is the broadest sense of culture according to the text?

Intellectual, emotional, and material characteristics of a society (correct)
Acquiring knowledge in a specific field
Cultivating the land and growing crops
Passing on knowledge to future generations

According to Levi-Strauss, what does culture refer to?

Institutions and beliefs of a society or community (correct)
Acquiring knowledge in different fields
Cultivating the land for agricultural purposes
Passing on knowledge through generations

What concept does 'mental programming' refer to in the context of culture?

Genetic inheritance from family
Influence on actions through socialization (correct)
Personal construction of knowledge
Acquiring knowledge through schooling

What does 'culture individuelle' refer to?

Personal construction of knowledge (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the broad sense of culture in sociology?

All intellectual, artistic, and ideological aspects of a civilization or community (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between collective culture and individual culture?

Collective culture tends to stabilize identities, while individual culture involves a dimension of elaboration and construction (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does an individual's cultural affiliations differ from national or ethnic culture?

An individual can belong to several cultures simultaneously, such as family, social class, and religious community, while national or ethnic culture refers to the country of origin (D) Signup and view all the answers