Most people belong to A) only one culture. B) only one ...

[Jkov05]

Most people belong to
 
  A) only one culture.
  B) only one culture at a time, but it can change over their lifetime.
  C) several different cultures.
  D) all culturesalthough most do not realize it.
  E) no culture at all, due to increased globalization.

Question 2

When culture is fairly logical and consistent when viewed from the inside is said to be
 
  A) incomplete.
  B) stereotypical.
  C) xenophobic.
  D) pluralistic.
  E) coherent.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Culture is a shared system of symbols, beliefs, attitudes, values, expectations, and norms for behavior. Your cultural background influences the way you prioritize what is important in life, helps define your attitude toward what is appropriate in a situation, and establishes rules of behavior. In addition to the culture you share with all the people who live in your own country, you belong to other cultural groups, including an ethnic group, possibly a religious group, and perhaps a profession that has its own special language and customs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Certain norms within a culture may not make sense to someone outside the culture, but they probably make sense to those inside. Such coherence generally helps a culture function more smoothly internally, but it can create disharmony between cultures that don't view the world in the same way.