UCSP 1.2

A student moves to a new country and finds the local customs strange. Over time, they learn and accept these customs as normal. What sociological process is at work?

• Ethnocentrism

• Cultural relativism

• Assimilation

• Social stratification

If a person criticizes another culture for eating with their hands while considering it unsanitary, which concept applies?

• Cultural relativism

• Ethnocentrism

• Enculturation

• Multiculturalism

A government imposes new cultural policies to unify diverse ethnic groups within a country. What possible consequence might occur?

• Strengthened national identity without resistance

• Cultural resistance and possible conflict

• Elimination of all cultural differences

• Complete acceptance of new cultural norms

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates acculturation?

• A child learning their native language from their parents

• An immigrant adopting local fashion while maintaining their own traditions

• A company hiring people from different cultural backgrounds

• A tourist observing local customs without participating

Which statement best evaluates the impact of globalization on cultural identity?

• It strengthens national culture by eliminating foreign influences

• It erases traditional practices completely

• It leads to cultural hybridization, mixing local and global influences

• It prevents cultural exchange between nations

A society where decisions are made collectively and individuals prioritize the group over personal goals is best described as:

• Individualistic

• Capitalist

• Collectivist

• Hierarchical

How does social stratification affect access to education?

• It has no effect on education access

• It ensures equal education opportunities for all

• It creates disparities in educational access based on social class

• It allows only the upper class to receive education

Which of the following is the most likely consequence of social inequality?

• Strengthening of social harmony

• Decrease in economic growth

• Increase in social mobility

• Equal access to opportunities

In what way can social movements bring about change?

• By using violence to force change

• By advocating for policies and raising public awareness

• By eliminating the need for government intervention

• By preventing cultural diffusion

Which of the following best explains why social institutions are important in shaping society?

• They provide structures that organize social relationships

• They eliminate the need for government

• They function independently from human interactions

• They promote inequality and social conflict