Define what a subculture is, and give three examples of subcultures within the United States.
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
- A subculture is a culture within a culture. It is an identifiable group based on social class, geographic region, ethnicity, or some other distinguishing variable.
- Examples of subcultures in the United States would include Southerners; Asian Americans; kids who listen to drone metal music; bikers; nudists; fans of steampunk; straightedge adherents; Game of Thrones fans; queer culture communities; military families; members of the upper class; bodybuilders; nerds, and so on.
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A. primary B. secondary C. negative D. partial
Use Rotter's concept of behavior potential and his views on situational factors to explain Barb's eating habits while watching television, when she is stressed, and at parties.
What will be an ideal response?
Mr. J suffers from a severe case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. His symptoms have not responded to either medication or psychological therapies. As a last resort, his therapist suggests the possibility of a psychosurgical procedure, specifically an operation called
A. lobotomy. B. lobectomy. C. cingulotomy. D. cingulectomy.
Abelard is thirteen years old. He spends more time during the day with his mother than with his father. His relationship with his mother is stronger and he feels more close to her than his father. According to research, Abelard is
. unusual – most adolescents are closer to their fathers than mothers. b. typical – most adolescents are closer to their mothers than fathers. c. a difficult child – he is most likely afraid of his father. d. unusual – most adolescents are closer to their parent of the same gender