SOPHIA INTO TO SOCIOLOGY UNIT 2 MILESTONE 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
1
Which of the following cultural symbols is symbolic as well as highly functional?
A traffic sign.
A winner's medal.
A trophy.
A flag.
RATIONALE
Some symbols are highly functional, such as traffic signs. Some symbols are valuable
only in what they represent. Trophies, blue ribbons, gold medals, and flags do not have
a function of their own.
CONCEPT
The Components of Culture
2
Jose is a part of two small groups: one is a dyad consisting of him and his
roommate, Leonard; the other is a triad consisting of him, his mother, and his
sister.
In the context of group dynamics, which statement is most likely
true about Jose and the groups he belongs to?
Jose and Leonard's relationship is less stable when compared to his relationship
with his mother and sister.
Jose and Leonard's relationship is highly stable, whereas Jose's connection with
his family is not.
In Jose and Leonard's relationship, there exists a dominant member, whereas in
Jose's family group, everyone is equal.
If Jose decides to separate from Leonard, the dyad remains intact, but if Jose
decides to separate from his family, the triad ceases to exist.
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, RATIONALE
A dyad is a group of two individuals, such as a couple or a pair of best friends. The
intensity is high, but the stability is low. A triad is a group of three individuals, such as
three siblings or roommates. A major difference between a dyad and a triad is the
intensity shared among its members, that is, members in a dyad have a higher intensity
but less stability, whereas the members in a triad have less intensity but are more
stable.
CONCEPT
Social Groups and Influence
3
Which of the following statements highlights the difference between
culture and society?
Culture refers to the economic activities of a group of people, whereas society is
about different people forming an economically self-sufficient group.
Culture refers to the political beliefs of a group of people, whereas society is
about different people coming together to achieve their political goals.
Culture refers to the physical features of a group of people, whereas society
refers to people with homogeneous physical features forming a group.
Culture refers to different ways of living adopted by people, whereas society
refers to people living in a defined space sharing common symbols and
language.
RATIONALE
Culture encompasses the beliefs, practices, and artifacts of a group, while society
represents the social structures and organization of the people who share those beliefs
and practices.
CONCEPT
Role and Purpose of Culture
4
Faheem grew up in a highly unstable environment, moving between unhappy
foster homes and not having any idea about his biological parents. Despite
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1
Which of the following cultural symbols is symbolic as well as highly functional?
A traffic sign.
A winner's medal.
A trophy.
A flag.
RATIONALE
Some symbols are highly functional, such as traffic signs. Some symbols are valuable
only in what they represent. Trophies, blue ribbons, gold medals, and flags do not have
a function of their own.
CONCEPT
The Components of Culture
2
Jose is a part of two small groups: one is a dyad consisting of him and his
roommate, Leonard; the other is a triad consisting of him, his mother, and his
sister.
In the context of group dynamics, which statement is most likely
true about Jose and the groups he belongs to?
Jose and Leonard's relationship is less stable when compared to his relationship
with his mother and sister.
Jose and Leonard's relationship is highly stable, whereas Jose's connection with
his family is not.
In Jose and Leonard's relationship, there exists a dominant member, whereas in
Jose's family group, everyone is equal.
If Jose decides to separate from Leonard, the dyad remains intact, but if Jose
decides to separate from his family, the triad ceases to exist.
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, RATIONALE
A dyad is a group of two individuals, such as a couple or a pair of best friends. The
intensity is high, but the stability is low. A triad is a group of three individuals, such as
three siblings or roommates. A major difference between a dyad and a triad is the
intensity shared among its members, that is, members in a dyad have a higher intensity
but less stability, whereas the members in a triad have less intensity but are more
stable.
CONCEPT
Social Groups and Influence
3
Which of the following statements highlights the difference between
culture and society?
Culture refers to the economic activities of a group of people, whereas society is
about different people forming an economically self-sufficient group.
Culture refers to the political beliefs of a group of people, whereas society is
about different people coming together to achieve their political goals.
Culture refers to the physical features of a group of people, whereas society
refers to people with homogeneous physical features forming a group.
Culture refers to different ways of living adopted by people, whereas society
refers to people living in a defined space sharing common symbols and
language.
RATIONALE
Culture encompasses the beliefs, practices, and artifacts of a group, while society
represents the social structures and organization of the people who share those beliefs
and practices.
CONCEPT
Role and Purpose of Culture
4
Faheem grew up in a highly unstable environment, moving between unhappy
foster homes and not having any idea about his biological parents. Despite
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