Understanding Culture: The Meaning of Culture - Week 1 Quiz
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Which of the following best describes culture?

  • A static set of rules and regulations imposed on individuals
  • A natural phenomenon independent of human behavior
  • An inherent or inborn trait
  • A system of symbols and meanings acquired by society (correct)

    • What is the normative aspect of culture?

  • It serves as a repository of knowledge and information.
  • It guides people's actions and behavior based on accepted norms. (correct)
  • It is a means of transmitting genetic traits from one generation to another.
  • It is a set of rules and regulations imposed by a governing authority.

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture mentioned in the text?

  • Culture is adaptive to changing circumstances.
  • Culture is diverse across societies.
  • Culture is static and unchanging. (correct)
  • Culture is cumulative and builds upon itself.

    • How is culture acquired?

    <p>Through a process of learning and acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of culture, according to the text?

    <p>To organize ideas, interpret experiences, and guide behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of culture is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text?

    <p>Culture is a means of social control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary means by which culture is passed down from one generation to the next?

    <p>Through language and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about culture is true?

    <p>Culture adapts to changing needs and circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines how a culture is formed and assimilated by people?

    <p>The geographical environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about cultural diversity is true?

    <p>Cultural diversity is caused by varying social structures, beliefs, values, and practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'enculturation'?

    <p>The gradual acquisition of cultural characteristics and norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributes to cultural diversity within a country?

    <p>Differences in the needs of the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

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