Question

Although computers are supplied by the university, many professors never quite learn how to use them. Others feel they might break them so they avoid trying anything new. Others save data to their hard drive but also make a paper copy to keep Such behavior is an example of ________.

A) cultural lag
B) cultural leveling
C) positive sanction
D) negative sanction

Answer 1

A. Cultural lag.

Step-by-step explanation:

These are natural changes that occurs in a materials culture which could be drastic or slow.

The cultural lag concept was first theorized and the term was coined by William F. Ogburn, an American sociologist, in his book "Social Change With Respect to Culture and Original Nature," published in 1922. Ogden felt that materiality and by extension, the technology that promotes it advances at a rapid pace, whereas societal norms tend to resist change and advance much more slowly. Innovation surpasses adaptation and this creates conflict.

Answer 2

Cultural lag

Step-by-step explanation:

Although computers are supplied by the university, many professors never quite learn how to use them. Others feel they might break them so they avoid trying anything new. Others save data to their hard drive but also make a paper copy to keep Such behavior is an example of Cultural lag.