Exam 15: The Creation and Diffusion of Culture

The late Roger Ebert,the film critic,was an example of a cultural gatekeeper.

The fashion processes affect all types of cultural phenomena.

Describe the three sociological models of fashion described in the text.

Economic models of fashion typically involve some version of supply and demand.

What three important characteristics do fads share?

Simply put,economists approach fashion in terms of:

The "trickle-down theory" of fashion is characteristic of which of the following models of fashion?

Media exposure permits many groups to become aware of a style at the same time. As a result,________ fashion has largely been replaced by ________ fashion.

Which of the following describes a fad?

The 34% of consumers who adopt an innovation just before the laggards are called the:

Eleanor worries about the rising levels of violence and drinking in society that she gauges by watching TV. In reality,this rise appears to be a distortion according to which theory?

Unlike a language,fashion is:

Fashion is the process of social diffusion whereas ________ refers to a particular combination of attributes.

One aspect of culture production systems (CPSs)that should not be overlooked is that:

Of the following,which has a cycle that reaches the regression stage the slowest?

Tabby watched a lot of cop shows on TV. She began to believe that all cops were overweight and on the take. Her perception of reality had been distorted by the media. This is termed:

A new product called "Bugchaser" has just come on the market. It is a wristband containing insect repellent. Mothers have found it especially useful with young children because it is odourless,nontoxic,and nonstaining. This example illustrates which of the following prerequisites for new product success?

What are the three major components of a culture production system (CPS)?

How do true innovators differ from early adopters?

Explain the concept of reality engineering and what it might have to do with consumer culture.