Practice question · Match the pairs
Match each concept to its definition.
- Ethnocentrism
- Subculture
- Sanction
- Artifact
- A group’s distinct culture inside a larger one
- Reward or punishment enforcing a norm
- Judging other cultures solely by your own yardstick
- The visible, material tip of culture
Hints
- Separate the bias from the internal variety from the enforcement.
- One term names judging others by your own culture's standards.
Show the answer
- Ethnocentrism → Judging other cultures solely by your own yardstick
- Subculture → A group’s distinct culture inside a larger one
- Sanction → Reward or punishment enforcing a norm
- Artifact → The visible, material tip of culture
Why
The analyst’s toolkit: name the bias, expect internal variety, follow the enforcement, and don’t confuse the tip for the iceberg.
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