Exam 5: Social Structure and Interaction

Define the term social institutions and describe the functions of at least three social institutions.

Zhou Ping just arrived in Canada and wants to know the normal distance Canadians keep between themselves when they are engaging in regular conversations. Zhou Ping is concerned about:

The degree to which we will alter our behaviour, attitudes, and points of view to fit into our perceived expectation of what is appropriate is called:

Costa is a 19-year-old Greek male. These are examples of Costa's statuses.

Which sociological perspective is most likely to study primary and secondary groups and the issue of personal space?

Gemeinschaft connections involve personal relationships based on friendship and kinship ties.

refers to community connections involving personal relationships based on friendship and kinship ties, such as family.

The educational institution only transfers knowledge formally.

Mary Josée is interviewing for a new position with the National Film Board. At the interview, Mary Josée sits across the table from the interviewers. This is an example of:

Evan and Lisa are similar in their access to power, wealth, and prestige. As such, Evan and Lisa are in the same:

Describe the different types of organizations.

Peter started a new job as a cashier at the supermarket. After one week, the manager told him that he was disappointed because Peter was often late, took too long for his breaks, and his uniform was always dirty. The manager is commenting on Peter's:

How does the functionalist perspective study the social structure?

When Marcia goes to her sociology class, she knows that she is supposed to listen to the teacher, take notes, and ask or answer questions. For Marcia, this is the __________________ of being a student.

Ahmed is a son, a brother, and 18 years old. For Ahmed, these are all:

The professor lectures in all of his classes. For the professor, lecturing is a:

Although Sundita goes to Tim Hortons on his lunch break at least twice a week, his social connection to the restaurant cashier is very impersonal and formal. In fact, Sundita does not even know the cashier's name. This is an example of:

refers to the type of community bonding usually found in traditional societies, in which people share beliefs and values and perform common activities.

Kim has a driver's license to show that she can legally drive a car. Her driver's license is a .

Which term describes the individual and collective resources available to a person?