Functionalism is most concerned with combating countercultures
contributions by all aspects of society
how a society incorporates new members
what happens when people break the rules

Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
Sociobiology is controversial because

its theories cannot be proven
it does not fully explain behavior
it is not a recognized branch of sociology
there is no connection between behavior and genetics

Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
The difference between mores and folkways is

mores have moral implications
folkways are passed down through literature
more people are aware of folkways than of mores
all cultures have mores, but only some have folkways

Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
Which of the following is true of genetic traits?

They always determine behavior.
They are not studied by sociologists.
They are part of what shapes behavior.
They prevent people from developing skills.

Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
The definition of society includes all of the following except

a shared language
a common culture
access to the ocean
geographic boundaries

Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
When is counterculture a positive social force?

When it demands positive social change
When sociologists begin to study its behavior
When members are part of other subcultures
When it gets the attention of the mainstream culture

Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
A subculture's relationship to the mainstream culture is that the subculture

has a lower socioeconomic status
is a smaller version of the main culture
is part of the main culture but has distinct qualities
operates without any connection to the main culture

Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
Why are material objects a part of the study of sociology?

How objects are made shapes human identity.
Societies cannot function without material objects.
Material objects can change the ways in which people behave.
Sociologists study all aspects of culture and society, especially wealth.

Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
In Western societies, factual knowledge comes from

faith
science
superstition
family traditions

Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
Examining the role of superstition would be part of which dimension of culture?

Normative
Cognitive
Material
Counterculture

Question 11 (True/False Worth 1 points)
Sociologists are concerned only about beliefs that are true.

True
False

Question 12 (True/False Worth 1 points)
Laws always have a moral element.

True
False

Question 13 (True/False Worth 1 points)
Those raised in the same culture will make identical decisions.

True
False

Question 14 (True/False Worth 1 points)
Sanctions can be positive or negative.

True
False

Question 15 (True/False Worth 1 points)
Subcultures can have different values than the mainstream culture has.

True
False