This document contains questions about sociology, culture, and socialization. It tests the reader's understanding in three key areas: 1) Sociology is defined as the systematic study of human society and social interaction. Sociologists obtain knowledge through research, which involves systematically collecting information to test or generate theories. 2) Culture refers to the knowledge, language, values, and objects passed between generations in a society. It impacts people similarly to instincts in animals. 3) Socialization is the lifelong process where people learn identity and skills through social interaction. It involves both primary socialization like family and secondary socialization like school. Culture influences healthcare by impacting areas like health beliefs, treatment preferences, and doctor-

1. Sociology
Answer the following questions.
1.
Sociology is defined as the __________.
Select only one
☐ systematic study of human society and social interaction
☐ analysis of deviant groups and individuals
☐ scientific analysis of premodern people
☐ academic discipline that examines individual human behavior
2.
The sociological imagination helps us place personal troubles,
such as losing our job or attempting suicide, into a larger social
context, where we can distinguish whether and how personal
troubles may be related to public issues.
Select only one.
☐ True
☐ False
3.
Sociologists obtain their knowledge of human behavior through

2. __________, which is the process of systematically collecting
information for the purpose of testing an existing theory or
generating a new one.
Select only one.
☐ commonsense thinking
☐ research
☐speculation
☐ scientific laws
4.
How does using sociological imagination help sociologists in
their research?
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5.
Volunteering is a great way to develop your sociological
imagination and learn about public issues impacting your
surrounding community. What volunteering opportunities are
available in your area? (Hint: If you do not know of any current
opportunities, ask a friend or neighbor, conduct an internet
search or look at a newspaper.)
Type answer here
Culture

3. Answer the following questions.
6.
__________ refers to the knowledge, language, values,
customs, and material objects that are passed from person to
person and from one generation to the next in a human group or
society.
Select only one.
☐ Technology
☐ Society
☐ Culture
☐ Social organization
7.
Culture works for humans the way that instincts work for other
animals, guiding them through their daily lives.
Select only one.
☐ True
☐ False
8.
Books, computers, telephones, and washing machines are
examples of material culture.
Select only one.

4. ☐ True
☐ False
9.
In every society a gap exists between the values that people
profess to hold and their actual behavior, which may not be
consistent with those values.
Select only one.
☐ True
☐ False
10.
Explain
the meaning of “norms.”
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11.
Provide one example of cultural change at the nonmaterial
level.
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12.
List

5. one personal value and
explain
why it is important to you.
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13.
In the table below, define subcultures and countercultures and
provide one example of each.
Definition
Example
Subculture
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Counterculture
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6. Type answer here
Socialization
Answer the following questions.
14.
__________ is the lifelong process of social interaction
through which individuals acquire a self-identity and the
physical, mental, and social skills needed for survival in
society.
Select only one.
☐ Acculturation
☐ Socialization
☐ Assimilation
☐ Self-representation
15.
The socialization process yields the same outcomes in all
societies.
Select only one.
☐ True

7. ☐ False
16.
In the “nature versus nurture” argument regarding
socialization, the “nurture” component refers to __________.
Select only one.
☐ social influence
☐ sociobiological needs
☐ cultural genetics
☐ heredity
17.
Define
the term: socialization
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18.
Provide an example of primary socialization.
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8. 19.
Provide an example of secondary socialization.
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Reflection
Reflect on what you have learned this week to help you respond
to the question below. You may choose to respond in writing or
by recording a video!
20.
Use the internet or
UMA's Virtual Library
to learn more about ‘culture and healthcare’. What are common
themes or important points about how culture impacts the
healthcare field?
Type answer here
Sociology
Answer the following questions.
1.
Sociology is defined as the __________.
Select only one
☐ systematic study of human society and social interaction
☐ analysis of deviant groups and individuals

9. ☐ scientific analysis of premodern people
☐ academic discipline that examines individual human behavior
2.
The sociological imagination helps us place personal troubles,
such as losing our job or attempting suicide, into a larger social
context, where we can distinguish whether and how personal
troubles may be related to public issues.
Select only one.
☐ True
☐ False
3.
Sociologists obtain their knowledge of human behavior through
__________, which is the process of systematically collecting
information for the purpose of testing an existing theory or
generating a new one.
Select only one.
☐ commonsense thinking
☐ research
☐speculation
☐ scientific laws

10. 4.
How does using sociological imagination help sociologists in
their research?
Type answer here
5.
Volunteering is a great way to develop your sociological
imagination and learn about public issues impacting your
surrounding community. What volunteering opportunities are
available in your area? (Hint: If you do not know of any current
opportunities, ask a friend or neighbor, conduct an internet
search, or look at a newspaper.)
Type answer here
Culture
Answer the following questions.
6.
__________ refers to the knowledge, language, values,
customs, and material objects that are passed from person to
person and from one generation to the next in a human group or
society.
Select only one.
☐ Technology
☐ Society

11. ☐ Culture
☐ Social organization
7.
Culture works for humans the way that instincts work for other
animals, guiding them through their daily lives.
Select only one.
☐ True
☐ False
8.
Books, computers, telephones, and washing machines are
examples of material culture.
Select only one.
☐ True
☐ False
9.
In every society a gap exists between the values that people
profess to hold and their actual behavior, which may not be
consistent with those values.
Select only one.
☐ True

12. ☐ False
10.
Explain
the meaning of “norms.”
Type answer here
11.
Provide one example of cultural change at the nonmaterial
level.
Type answer here
12.
List
one personal value and
explain
why it is important to you.
Type answer here
13.
In the table below, define subcultures and countercultures and
provide one example of each.
Definition
Example

13. Subculture Type answer here
Type Answer here
Counterculture Type answer here
Type answer here
Socialization
Answer the following questions.
14.
__________ is the lifelong process of social interaction
through which individuals acquire a self-identity and the
physical, mental, and social skills needed for survival in
society.
Select only one.
☐ Acculturation
☐ Socialization
☐ Assimilation

14. ☐ Self-representation
15.
The socialization process yields the same outcomes in all
societies.
Select only one.
☐ True
☐ False
16.
In the “nature versus nurture” argument regarding
socialization, the “nurture” component refers to __________.
Select only one.
☐ social influence
☐ sociobiological needs
☐ cultural genetics
☐ heredity
17.
Define
the term: socialization

15. Type answer here
18.
Provide an example of primary socialization.
Type answer here
19.
Provide an example of secondary socialization.
Type answer
Reflection
Reflect on what you have learned this week to help you respond
to the question below. You may choose to respond in writing or
by recording a video!
20.
Use the internet or
UMA's Virtual Library
to learn more about ‘culture and healthcare’. What are common
themes or important points about how culture impacts the
healthcare field?
Type answer here