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It is possible to practice the customs of many different cultures at once.

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Shaking hands is a cultural universal.

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Which of the following statements reflect the difference between a subculture and a counterculture?

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The subculture has more control over member behaviors than a dominant culture.
B
A counterculture is not necessarily opposed to the beliefs or practices of the dominant group like a subculture is.
C
The dominant culture accepts the subculture as a part of its own culture but rejects the countercultures.
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Countercultures outnumber subcultures in the United States.
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Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

A
the spread of soccer as a sport across countries
B
the use of acupuncture in the United States
C
releasing old traditions after moving to a new country
D
participating in the pop culture of one country while maintaining personal beliefs
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The dominant culture may or may not be aware of the different beliefs existing in a member of the subculture.

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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between culture and the environment?

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Culture and the environment are unrelated.
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Cultures and environments influence one another.
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Cultures do not change environments.
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Environments cannot influence culture.
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Cultural characteristics that are spread by the mass media, such as movies and television, are examples of cultural __________.

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diffusion
B
assimilation
C
appropriation
D
accommodation
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Which of the following statements correctly represents the difference between diffusion and appropriation?

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Diffusion occurs when a group is fully integrated into another culture, and appropriation occurs when a group adopts some beliefs of another culture but remains distinct from other groups.
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Diffusion occurs when cultures adopt the customs of other cultures for their own benefit, and appropriation occurs when one aspect of a culture is spread from one society to another.
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Diffusion occurs when a group adopts some beliefs of another culture but remains distinct from other groups, and appropriation occurs when a group is fully integrated into another culture.
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Diffusion occurs when one aspect of a culture is spread from one society to another, and appropriation occurs when cultures adopt the customs of other cultures for their own benefit.
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When individuals go through the process of acculturation, they are likely to shed all the customs of their past culture.

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The average pace of life lived by Americans is considered slow paced.

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