Exam 16: Research Methods

In terms of what influences of human behaviour, researchers and philosophers constantly argue between the influences of nature and nurture. A story that included these concepts would be said to involve binary opposition.

Rituals are much more likely to be practiced in primitive societies than in modern ones.

Objectification is the process during which profane objects of various kinds take on their sacred quality.

Interest in the occult tends to increase in a society when .

Define culture and give a brief description of how it is viewed in relation to products.

J. P. Stevens always looks perfect in his business suit. The colours are always right for the season and prevailing style. His tie has the proper knot, he does not wear a tie- tac, his handkerchief is the proper "two- fingers" above the pocket, and his socks and shoes do not distract from his "overall look." With respect to crescive norms, which of the following forms of norms does J. P. seem to be adhering to with his "correctness"?

A Christmas cracker can be considered to be a _ .

Gift giving can have a number of relational effects, including: strengthening, affirmation, negative confirmation, weakening, and severing relationships. Use the example of giving someone a diamond ring to illustrate each of these gift- giving effects.

Which of the following statements best describes what a myth is?

Evidence shows that the character of Halloween has changed from a children's holiday to a popular adult occasion. All of the following are true, EXCEPT:

Mini- Case Question This question is based upon the following information. Elvis Presley created hundreds of records and albums during his lifetime, but the curious fact is that since his death, his records have sold more than when he was alive. The sharp- eyed person can see references to him every day, literally, in various media, decades after his death. On the anniversary of his death, television schedules re- runs of his movies around the clock. His home, Graceland, in Memphis, is visited by thousands of people each year. The tourist industry, surrounding his home, is enormous. Fan clubs still exist. Stories frequently appear in the tabloids that he has been sighted alive; fans cannot let go. Worldwide there are hundreds of men who make their livings by impersonating him (in white jumpsuits with flared bottoms). Recently the U.S. Postal Service conducted a survey to determine which of two photos of him should be memorialized on postage stamps. On the day of issue these stamps sold in the millions! For years, Priscilla Presley was reluctant to admit fans to Graceland. She has tried in various ways to keep Elvis' memory alive in positive ways, and indeed, his estate has grown under her guidance as executor. She perhaps senses that his memory would get tarnished by mass commercialization of his name or likeness. She could be said to fear .