Max Weber was a German sociologist who, in 1904, made the connection between _____ and "the spirit of capitalism."
A. Protestant ethics
B. ethnocentrism
C. cross-cultural literacy
D. collectivism
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The concept of mobility between castes within an individual's lifetime:
A. is an opportunity to adopt positions of responsibility and influence in society.
B. makes no sense to traditional Hindus.
C. shows a figurative "reincarnation" of a person.
D. is a sign of spiritual progression to traditional Hindus.
According to _____, suffering originates in people's desires for pleasure.
A. Hinduism
B. Protestantism
C. Buddhism
D. Judaism
Several studies have shown the economic advancement and _____ are important factors in societal change.
A. individualism
B. collectivism
C. improved technology
D. globalization
One reason for the shift in values away from collectivism and toward individualism may be:
A. that richer societies exhibit less need for social and material support structures built on collectives.
B. individualism is a more important trait in a global society.
C. that richer societies exhibit more need for social and material support structures built on collectives.
D. increased urbanization and improvements in the quality and availability of education are both a function of economic progress.