Name: Major Influences on US Culture Self-Report Sheet

Date:

Please complete by 3 class meeting You need to keep this data for: o Reference throughout the course, so bring this to EVERY class so you will be able to access easily & frequently. o To complete your Position Paper assignment near the end of the semester

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1) List the 3 major positive influences on you & briefly state why.

2) List the 3 major negative influences on you & briefly state why.

3) Rate the top 5 in order of influence on your social roles & expectations (1 = most influential). ___ Parents ___ Siblings ___ Other Family Members ___ Peers/Friends ___ Teachers ___ Coaches ___ Spiritual Leaders ___ People You Admire ___ Historical Individuals ___ Business Leaders ___ Humanitarians ___ Famous Individuals ___ Media ___ Sports Individuals ___ Other (please list) ______________________ 4) Briefly describe why cultures form & how they function.

5) Briefly describe YOUR culture (values, ethics, beliefs, way you socialize, key behaviors & customs, etc.)

6) Define/distinguish between: a) Socialization

b) Culture

c)

Social Roles

d) Equality

e)

Social Status

7) List the 10 most sports, recreational, artistic &/or cultural activities in which you participated before attending ASU. 1. 2.

3. 5. 7. 9.

4. 6. 8. 10.

8) What profession or role do you hope to fulfill once you graduate from ASU? o Why? (what were the major influences for this decision?)

9) Estimate the amount of time you typically spend doing each of the following o Remember: It must add up to 100% Sleep typically consumes approximately 33% o Sleep _____% o Eat _____% o Attend class _____% o Study _____% o Physical recreation/sport _____% o Artistic/cultural activities _____% o Shopping _____% o Travelling _____% o Socializing _____% o TV/movies _____% o Social media/internet _____% o Other __________________ _____% o Other __________________ _____% o TOTAL = 100% 10) Consider your role in the group activities above in which you were involved. o What did you enjoy about your role(s)? Why?

What would you change about your role(s)? Why?

Would you have preferred to have another role? Why?

Were your talents maximized via that role? Why?

11) Define what it means to be a positive & productive citizen of YOUR culture.

12) Complete the following statements: o Culture evolves via

Culture changes by

Culture & its rules & expectations are determined by

American culture is (describe its values, priorities, expectations & prominent activities)

In general, I comply with the rules & expectations of my culture (circle the best response) Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree