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Cultural Evolution Theories: Explaining Cultural Change

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Which theory suggests that cultural change is driven by the accumulation of knowledge and technology over time?

  1. Cultural Accumulation Theory

  2. Cultural Diffusion Theory

  3. Cultural Selection Theory

  4. Cultural Relativism Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cultural Accumulation Theory posits that cultural change occurs as a result of the gradual accumulation of knowledge, skills, and technologies over time.

According to Cultural Diffusion Theory, how does cultural change occur?

  1. Through the spread of ideas and practices from one culture to another

  2. Through the accumulation of knowledge and technology over time

  3. Through the process of natural selection acting on cultural traits

  4. Through the influence of the environment on cultural practices


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cultural Diffusion Theory emphasizes the role of contact between different cultures in facilitating the spread of ideas, practices, and technologies.

Which theory proposes that cultural change is driven by the process of natural selection acting on cultural traits?

  1. Cultural Accumulation Theory

  2. Cultural Diffusion Theory

  3. Cultural Selection Theory

  4. Cultural Relativism Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cultural Selection Theory suggests that cultural traits that are beneficial to a group are more likely to be passed on to future generations, leading to cultural change over time.

What is the main focus of Cultural Relativism Theory?

  1. The study of how cultural traits are transmitted from one generation to another

  2. The examination of how cultural change occurs over time

  3. The investigation of the relationship between culture and the environment

  4. The understanding of how cultural differences influence individual behavior


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural Relativism Theory emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural practices and beliefs within their own cultural context, rather than judging them based on the values and norms of another culture.

Which theory suggests that cultural change is influenced by the interaction between culture and the environment?

  1. Cultural Accumulation Theory

  2. Cultural Diffusion Theory

  3. Cultural Selection Theory

  4. Cultural Ecology Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural Ecology Theory posits that cultural practices and beliefs are shaped by the physical and social environment in which a group lives.

According to Dual Inheritance Theory, what are the two main mechanisms of cultural transmission?

  1. Genetic inheritance and cultural inheritance

  2. Social learning and observational learning

  3. Imitation and innovation

  4. Enculturation and acculturation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dual Inheritance Theory proposes that cultural traits can be transmitted both through genetic inheritance (biological evolution) and through cultural inheritance (social learning).

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals acquire the cultural knowledge, values, and behaviors of their society?

  1. Enculturation

  2. Acculturation

  3. Socialization

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Enculturation refers to the process by which individuals learn and internalize the cultural norms, values, and behaviors of their own society.

Which theory emphasizes the role of individual agency and creativity in cultural change?

  1. Cultural Accumulation Theory

  2. Cultural Diffusion Theory

  3. Cultural Selection Theory

  4. Cultural Innovation Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural Innovation Theory focuses on the role of individual creativity and innovation in driving cultural change.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals adopt the cultural practices and beliefs of a different culture?

  1. Enculturation

  2. Acculturation

  3. Socialization

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Acculturation refers to the process by which individuals from one culture adopt the cultural practices and beliefs of another culture.

According to Memetics, what are the units of cultural transmission?

  1. Memes

  2. Cultural traits

  3. Social norms

  4. Values


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Memetics is a theory that proposes that cultural information is transmitted through units called memes, which are analogous to genes in biological evolution.

Which theory suggests that cultural change is driven by the interaction between culture and technology?

  1. Cultural Accumulation Theory

  2. Cultural Diffusion Theory

  3. Cultural Selection Theory

  4. Cultural Technological Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural Technological Theory emphasizes the role of technology in shaping cultural practices and beliefs.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals from different cultures come into contact and exchange cultural practices and beliefs?

  1. Cultural Diffusion

  2. Cultural Exchange

  3. Cultural Contact

  4. Cultural Interaction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cultural Contact refers to the process by which individuals from different cultures come into contact and exchange cultural practices and beliefs.

Which theory suggests that cultural change is driven by the interaction between culture and the economy?

  1. Cultural Accumulation Theory

  2. Cultural Diffusion Theory

  3. Cultural Selection Theory

  4. Cultural Economic Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural Economic Theory posits that cultural practices and beliefs are shaped by economic factors such as resource availability and production methods.

What is the term used to describe the process by which cultural practices and beliefs become standardized and widely accepted within a society?

  1. Cultural Homogenization

  2. Cultural Standardization

  3. Cultural Consensus

  4. Cultural Convergence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cultural Homogenization refers to the process by which cultural practices and beliefs become standardized and widely accepted within a society.

Which theory suggests that cultural change is driven by the interaction between culture and politics?

  1. Cultural Accumulation Theory

  2. Cultural Diffusion Theory

  3. Cultural Selection Theory

  4. Cultural Political Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural Political Theory emphasizes the role of political power and ideology in shaping cultural practices and beliefs.

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