Exam 2: Perspectives in Sociological Social Psychology

Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank. -____ A perspective within symbolic interactionism that focuses on understanding the social processes involved in a given situation rather than trying to quantify and predict people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank. -_____ The appropriate thoughts, feeling and behaviors that should be displayed in a particular social frame.

Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank. -____ The ability to act and think independent of the constraints imposed by social conditions.

Bob goes to the beach on a hot summer day and is surprised when he observes a group of people dressed in formal wear sitting in beach chairs amongst sunbathers. Bob was surprised because the ______________ did not meet his expectation for that situation.

Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank. -____ Anything that has a similar meaning for two or more individuals.

Read the following vignette and answer the subsequent questions to the best of your ability. When Malcom started working at the local print shop, he got along with everyone. He was a supervisor but always tried to stay friends with the people who worked for him. Soon after joining the shop, a new supervisor was hired to manage part of the shop dealing with shipments named Ginny. One day Malcom heard Ginny say a racial slur. Then Malcom started noticing little things about her behavior. He noticed that Ginny would only eat with people of her own race -and gender for that matter. He even heard her say another racial remark. He ignored her as best he could, sharing his concerns with coworkers, questioning whether a racist should be managing other people. Malcom discussed the situation with his supervisor but she did not see enough evidence to do anything about it. -Which symbolic interaction principle helps to explain Malcom's change in behavior toward Ginny?

Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank. -____ In symbolic interactionism, the network of interaction between people.

Which social theorists are most associated with the concept of the social construction of reality?

After Donna cheated on her most recent exam, she starts to feel a sense of guilt, making her reconsider whether she wants to do it again. Donna's feelings of guilt can be considered a _________ according to the social structure and personality perspective, leading her to rethink her future behaviors.

Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank. -____ The action or behavior of people in groups or crowds.

Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank. -____ A series of symbols that can be combined in various ways to create new meanings.

A group of friends getting together for dinner represents a ________ group while a group of people at your work represents a ________ group?

Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank. -____ People we look to as a source of standards and identity.

In the previous question, Franklin's internal processesing of his job loss best represents which principle from the social structure and personality perspective?

Who coined the expression "symbolic interaction"?

Read the following vignette and answer the subsequent questions to the best of your ability. When Malcom started working at the local print shop, he got along with everyone. He was a supervisor but always tried to stay friends with the people who worked for him. Soon after joining the shop, a new supervisor was hired to manage part of the shop dealing with shipments named Ginny. One day Malcom heard Ginny say a racial slur. Then Malcom started noticing little things about her behavior. He noticed that Ginny would only eat with people of her own race -and gender for that matter. He even heard her say another racial remark. He ignored her as best he could, sharing his concerns with coworkers, questioning whether a racist should be managing other people. Malcom discussed the situation with his supervisor but she did not see enough evidence to do anything about it. -What component of the group processes perspective is most evident in Malcom's belief that Ginny should not be a supervisor?

Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank. -____ Any way in which society compels individuals to act in accordance with an external norm, rule, or demand.

Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank. -____ Within the social structure and personality perspective, the ability to identify the elements or components of society most likely to affect a given attitude or behavior.

Which of the following is considered a major dimension of group processes?

Franklin did not think much about how the economy or society affects his life until he lost his job. Franklin's change in attitude about the economy best reflects which principle from the social structure and personality perspective?