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sociology multiply choice 14) _______________________________ speeds up the proc

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Question

sociology multiply choice

14)_______________________________ speeds up the process of cultural diffusion which refers to the spread of cultural traits from one culture to another.

A)

miscegenation

B)

globalization

C)

totalitarianism

D)

gentrification

E)

ritualism

15)Demographers are most interested in factors _____________________________________________________.

A)

that eliminate culture fusion and cultural diffusion

B)

cause alienation as a result of bureaucratization

C)

that contribute to changes in population variables such as fertility, mortality, migration, and composition

D)

that contribute to the development of meaning

16) Many third and fourth generation Cubans in Florida, although proud of their Cuban heritage, perceive English as their primary language, although they speak Spanish at home and self-identify as Cuban American. Additionally, many of these same individuals date non-Cubans or have married outside of the Cuban subculture. This account best illustrates which of the following concepts?

A)

segregation

B)

pluralism

C)

oppression

D)

assimilation

17) Most social scientists would not accept a person's political affiliation as a measure of her intelligence because such an operationalization of intelligence lacks __________________________________________.

A)

validity

B)

political correctness

C)

precision

D)

reliability

A)

miscegenation

B)

globalization

C)

totalitarianism

D)

gentrification

E)

ritualism

Explanation / Answer

14. Globalisation speeds up the process of cultural diffusion which refers to the spread of cultural traits from one culture to another.

15. Demographers are most interested in factors that contribute to changes in population variables such as fertility, mortality, migration, and composition.

16. This account best illustrates which of the following concepts? Assimilation.

17. Most social scientists would not accept a person's political affiliation as a measure of her intelligence because such an operationalization of intelligence lacks validity.