UCSP HOTS Diagnostic Exam

Which of the following best defines culture?

• The genetic traits passed down through generations

• The learned behaviors, beliefs, and traditions of a group

• The physical environment of a community

• The economic system of a country

What concept explains the ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences?

• Ethnocentrism

• Cultural relativism

• Xenocentrism

• Multiculturalism

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of society?

• It is dynamic.

• It is composed of individuals who interact.

• It exists without norms and values.

• It undergoes change over time.

Political legitimacy refers to:

• The ability of a leader to enforce laws

• The recognition and acceptance of authority by the people

• The legal process of electing officials

• The economic stability of a government

Which of the following is an example of a social institution?

• A shopping mall

• A family

• A government agency

• A natural disaster

Which agent of socialization is considered the most influential in early childhood?

• Mass media

• Peer groups

• Family

• Schools

The process by which people learn the values, norms, and behaviors of their society is called:

• Acculturation

• Socialization

• Enculturation

• Assimilation

A child who is raised in isolation with little human interaction is most likely to:

• Develop advanced cognitive skills

• Struggle with language and social skills

• Become a leader in society

• Have an increased sense of self-identity

Schools contribute to socialization by:

• Teaching only academic subjects

• Enforcing discipline and reinforcing social norms

• Encouraging isolation from society

• Eliminating the role of families in education

Which theory suggests that human behavior is shaped through interactions with others?

• Conflict theory

• Symbolic interactionism

• Structural functionalism

• Rational choice theory