How can age influence identity?

C. Different age groups experience different expectations and roles

Which of the following is an example of hybrid identity?

B. Being British Asian and combining both cultural traditions

What is meant by subculture?

B. A group with distinct norms and values within a wider culture

What is an example of how education acts as an agent of social control?

B. Teaching rules and rewarding good behaviour

What does the sociological concept of identity refer to?

A. How individuals see themselves and how others see them

What is the main function of the media as an agency of socialisation?

B. Transmitting norms, values and ideologies

What is the best definition of ‘norms’ in sociology?

D. Cultural products shared worldwide

What is a key feature of consumer culture?

B. Identity expressed through the goods people buy

Which of these is an example of primary socialisation?

C. Learning to speak and behave from parents

Which best describes the nature side of the nature/nurture debate?

A. Behaviour is influenced by genetics and biology

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Culture and Identity - A-Level Sociology (OCR)

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1
Which concept refers to a blend of different cultural influences?
D. Cultural capital
B. Cultural hybridity
C. Cultural imperialism
A. Cultural relativism
2
How can age influence identity?
D. It is biologically fixed and not linked to social roles
A. It cannot influence identity
C. Different age groups experience different expectations and roles
B. It only matters in childhood
3
Which of the following is an example of hybrid identity?
A. Being part of a royal family
B. Being British Asian and combining both cultural traditions
D. Having dual nationality
C. Being born in London
4
What is meant by subculture?
B. A group with distinct norms and values within a wider culture
D. Traditional customs shared by the upper class
C. A globalised form of culture
A. Culture that is lower in value than others
5
What is an example of how education acts as an agent of social control?
D. Funding student trips
C. Preparing food in the canteen
B. Teaching rules and rewarding good behaviour
A. Offering evening classes
6
What does the sociological concept of identity refer to?
D. Political opinions
B. Genetic traits passed from parents
A. How individuals see themselves and how others see them
C. Religious beliefs
7
Which of the following best represents popular culture?
B. A royal wedding ceremony
D. Visiting an art gallery
C. Reading Shakespeare
A. Watching football on TV
8
What is the main function of the media as an agency of socialisation?
B. Transmitting norms, values and ideologies
A. Providing jobs
D. Creating religious beliefs
C. Running schools
9
What is the best definition of ‘norms’ in sociology?
B. Financial systems used in society
D. Cultural products shared worldwide
C. Unwritten rules about how to behave
A. Laws created by governments
10
Which of the following is a formal agency of social control?
C. Family
B. Police
A. Religion
D. Peer group
11
What is a key feature of consumer culture?
A. Dependence on agricultural production
C. Strict religious values
D. Rejection of global influences
B. Identity expressed through the goods people buy
12
Which of these would be considered an informal agency of social control?
D. Legal system
B. Peer pressure
A. Court system
C. Military
13
Which of these is an example of primary socialisation?
D. Reading a newspaper article
C. Learning to speak and behave from parents
A. Learning workplace rules from a manager
B. Being taught to revise for exams at school
14
Which of the following is an example of high culture?
C. Shopping in supermarkets
D. Social media influencers
A. Reality television
B. Attending an opera
15
Which best describes the nature side of the nature/nurture debate?
B. Behaviour is learned through interaction
A. Behaviour is influenced by genetics and biology
C. People are shaped by their environment
D. Culture determines how we act

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