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Sumner's 'Folkways' (1906) described learned group behaviors. Which exemplifies a folkway?
Sumner coined 'folkways' in his 1906 book to describe learned habits like saying 'excuse me.' In the same work, he also introduced 'mores' for norms with stronger moral weight.
Which teaching style uses child-led learning and hands-on play?
The Montessori method uses mixed-age classrooms to encourage peer-to-peer learning and tactile materials that allow children to discover concepts at their own pace.
Which European nation avoids standardized tests for its grade school students?
Finnish students only participate in one mandatory standardized test, taken at the end of high school. Progress is otherwise measured through teacher-developed assessments.
When individuals align behavior with perceived group norms without explicit communication, what is this subtle type of peer influence called?
Implicit peer pressure can lead to "pluralistic ignorance," where many privately disagree with a norm but publicly conform, thinking they're the only ones.
Eye contact norms vary by culture (e.g. attentive vs disrespectful). This highlights which characteristic of folkways?
Such folkways are 'social' because they're learned from others in a group, and 'culturally relative' because their meaning varies by group.
If one chews with their mouth open, violating a custom for routine interactions, what's the typical societal response?
The 'informal social disapproval' for open-mouth chewing isn't universal; some cultures accept it, showing how norms shape such responses.
Which fragile object does a Jewish groom crush with his foot at a wedding?
Breaking the glass commemorates the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. It reminds the couple that even in moments of joy, the world remains imperfect.
Which cleaning tool do African American couples jump over to mark their union?
The tradition became common among enslaved people in the U.S. to solemnize their commitment during an era when they were legally prohibited from marrying.