Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about resisting popular culture?

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A)   Some people refuse to engage in particular forms of popular culture.
B)   Some forms of resistance may be role related.
C)   It is not really possible to resist exposure to popular media.
D)   Cultural politics are rarely a factor in choosing to resist a form of popular culture.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which statement is NOT true about popular culture and information about cultures?

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A)   People tend to think popular culture presents true information about their own culture.
B)   People use popular culture texts to learn about other cultures.
C)   People tend to think popular culture presents true information about other cultures.
D)   People use popular culture texts to negotiate their relationships with cultural identities.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Details concerning the average age, sex, and income of a magazine's readership are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cultural identities
B)   abstract demographics
C)   forms of media imperialism
D)   reader profilesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Identify a true statement about low culture activities.

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A)   The cultural values embedded in these activities were considered transcendent.
B)   These activities have been traditionally seen as unworthy of serious study.
C)   University courses and programs have been devoted to study its various aspects.
D)   To protect these cultural treasures, social groups built museums and theaters.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Who tends to be most influenced by popular culture portrayals of another cultural group?

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A)   people who have been extensively exposed to the other group
B)   people who have a tendency toward ethnocentric attitudes
C)   people who have visited the culture of the other group
D)   people who have limited experience with the other groupE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

American television programs that cross cultural and linguistic frontiers are successful because they appeal to basic human values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Popular Mexican American music in Los Angeles illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)   the ways in which folk culture becomes popular culture.
B)   the subtleties of cultural imperialism.
C)   the ways in which cultural industries manipulate various media.
D)   the ways in which marginalized cultural groups are able to express themselves in innovative, alternative ways.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Identify and discuss four characteristics of popular culture.

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1. Mass Appeal: Popular culture is characterized by its widespread appeal to a large audience. It is accessible and relatable to people from different backgrounds and demographics.

2. Constantly Evolving: Popular culture is always changing and adapting to current trends, events, and societal shifts. It reflects the ever-changing nature of society and is influenced by various factors such as technology, media, and globalization.

3. Consumer-driven: Popular culture is heavily influenced by consumer preferences and behaviors. It is often shaped by consumer demand, as seen in the popularity of certain products, entertainment, and fashion trends.

4. Reflects Social Values: Popular culture often reflects the values, beliefs, and attitudes of a society at a given time. It can serve as a mirror to societal norms, as well as challenge and shape cultural perceptions and ideologies.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about people's responses to popular culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   In general, people cannot resist popular culture.
B)   The study of popular culture is considered by most people to be worthy of serious attention.
C)   People are often unaware of the complex nature of popular culture.
D)   The United States imports much of its popular culture from other countries.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 10

Traditional and nonmainstream cultural activities that are not financially driven are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   popular culture.
B)   low culture.
C)   high culture.
D)   folk culture.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The U.S. film industry makes more money on their films outside the United States than they do inside.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The impact that U.S. and Western media have had on the rest of the world is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   electronic colonialism
B)   media imperialism
C)   cultural imperialism
D)   consumerismE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

According to the study on how interviewers respond to black and white job applicants, black job applicants:

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A)   were less qualified than white applicants.
B)   do not have interviewing skills.
C)   were less immediate than white applicants.
D)   were reacting to the interviewers.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of popular culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is not ubiquitous.
B)   It is often the domain of the elite.
C)   It is produced by culture industries.
D)   It is the same as folk culture.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

People resist the use of popular culture as a forum when dealing with social issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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Question 17

Those systems or artifacts that most people share and that most people know about are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   popular culture
B)   media culture
C)   high culture
D)   low cultureE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Portrayals of readership that give the average age, gender, and household incomes are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cultural imperialism
B)   reader profiles
C)   cultural identities
D)   stereotypesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Academicians Horace Newcomb and Paul Hirsch (1987) suggest that television serves as a cultural forum for discussing and working out ideas on a variety of topics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

White Americans are so often portrayed in popular culture that it is difficult to stereotype them.

Accepted Answer

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