Question 1

Anne is a college student, a full-time employee, and a mother of two young children. Anne is likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  role conflict. 
B)  role strain. 
C)  status inconsistency. 
D)  status sets. 
A)  role conflict. 
B)  role strain. 
C)  status inconsistency. 
D)  status sets. A

Question 2

According to the text, which of the following is true?

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A)  The more similar a couple is in terms of race and class, the more likely they are to break up. 
B)  The more similar a couple is in terms of race and class, the less likely they are to break up. 
C)  The more similar a couple is in terms of parental relationships, the more likely they are to break up. 
D)  The more similar a couple is in terms of parental relationships, the less likely they are to break up. 
A)  The more similar a couple is in terms of race and class, the more likely they are to break up. 
B)  The more similar a couple is in terms of race and class, the less likely they are to break up. 
C)  The more similar a couple is in terms of parental relationships, the more likely they are to break up. 
D)  The more similar a couple is in terms of parental relationships, the less likely they are to break up. B

Question 3

A status that is occupied from the moment of birth (e.g., your sex or race) is called an .

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A)  acquired status 
B)  assumed status 
C)  ascribed status 
D)  achieved status 
A)  acquired status 
B)  assumed status 
C)  ascribed status 
D)  achieved status C

Question 4

In contemporary society, perceived physical attractiveness has become much less important in social interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The social exchange model states that our interactions are influenced by the rewards and punishments that we receive from others. The social rewards that influence our behavior:

Accepted Answer

A)  must be tangible, such as gifts or recognition. 
B)  may be subtle everyday gesture such as nods or smiles. 
C)  must be known in advance of the interaction. 
D)  are influential even if they are outweighed by punishments. 
A)  must be tangible, such as gifts or recognition. 
B)  may be subtle everyday gesture such as nods or smiles. 
C)  must be known in advance of the interaction. 
D)  are influential even if they are outweighed by punishments.

Question 6

According to the text, social institutions:

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A)  cannot be observed directly. 
B)  are only found in large societies. 
C)  do not serve any particular function in society. 
D)  are rare in our society. 
A)  cannot be observed directly. 
B)  are only found in large societies. 
C)  do not serve any particular function in society. 
D)  are rare in our society.

Question 7

Sociological research indicates that status inconsistency can lead to stress and depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the text, social institutions are an important concept within sociology for all of the following reasons, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  they shape life within any particular society. 
B)  they meet certain needs that are necessary for society to exist. 
C)  they exist outside of individual experience. 
D)  they are natural extensions of society. 
A)  they shape life within any particular society. 
B)  they meet certain needs that are necessary for society to exist. 
C)  they exist outside of individual experience. 
D)  they are natural extensions of society.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a function of social institutions?

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A)  The socialization of new members of the society 
B)  Providing members with an ultimate sense of purpose 
C)  Replacement of societys members 
D)  Supporting members economically 
A)  The socialization of new members of the society 
B)  Providing members with an ultimate sense of purpose 
C)  Replacement of societys members 
D)  Supporting members economically

Question 10

In which of the following is Durkheim most interested?

Accepted Answer

A)  How society changes. 
B)  The ways that interaction creates innovation. 
C)  Power. 
D)  The ways society is held together. 
A)  How society changes. 
B)  The ways that interaction creates innovation. 
C)  Power. 
D)  The ways society is held together.

Question 11

Emile Durkheim described society as sui generis. This means that society:

Accepted Answer

A)  is made up of a lot of individualized social interaction. 
B)  is the term for a set of groups and organizations in the same location. 
C)  is greater than the sum of its parts. 
D)  lacks order because it has such great diversity. 
A)  is made up of a lot of individualized social interaction. 
B)  is the term for a set of groups and organizations in the same location. 
C)  is greater than the sum of its parts. 
D)  lacks order because it has such great diversity.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about cyberspace interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  In cyberspace interaction one is encouraged to develop a new identity. 
B)  Negative forms of interaction (e.g., aggression, intolerance, and exclusion) are prohibited when engaging in cyberspace interaction. 
C)  Tradition and a conservative mentality are emphasized in cyberspace. 
D)  Nonverbal communication is central to cyberspace interaction. 
A)  In cyberspace interaction one is encouraged to develop a new identity. 
B)  Negative forms of interaction (e.g., aggression, intolerance, and exclusion) are prohibited when engaging in cyberspace interaction. 
C)  Tradition and a conservative mentality are emphasized in cyberspace. 
D)  Nonverbal communication is central to cyberspace interaction.

Question 13

According to the concept of the social construction of reality,:

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A)  there is no reality beyond that which is produced by social interaction. 
B)  the truth of a situation may be difficult for us to recognize at first. 
C)  people supporting different teams will agree on the fairness of the referees, because whether something is a foul or not is a matter of fact. 
D)  many things have their own intrinsic or inherent meaning. 
A)  there is no reality beyond that which is produced by social interaction. 
B)  the truth of a situation may be difficult for us to recognize at first. 
C)  people supporting different teams will agree on the fairness of the referees, because whether something is a foul or not is a matter of fact. 
D)  many things have their own intrinsic or inherent meaning.

Question 14

When a person defines her identity as a mechanic, she is creating her .

Accepted Answer

A)  master or achieved status 
B)  ascribed status 
C)  role set 
D)  none of the above 
A)  master or achieved status 
B)  ascribed status 
C)  role set 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

Japan is an example of an industrial society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Parents vary their pattern of touch or tactile communication most often based on .

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  gender 
C)  race 
D)  communication style 
A)  age 
B)  gender 
C)  race 
D)  communication style

Question 17

Society, while made up of individuals, is much more than the sum of individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Mechanical solidarity is strengthened when the division of labor increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research on the importance of attractiveness in human interactions indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  standards of attractiveness vary between cultures and between subcultures in the same society. 
B)  its significance is overrated in terms of who we form relationships with. 
C)  attractiveness affects who we are attracted to, but not how we judge people. 
D)  people considered unattractive are generally thought of in very positive terms. 
A)  standards of attractiveness vary between cultures and between subcultures in the same society. 
B)  its significance is overrated in terms of who we form relationships with. 
C)  attractiveness affects who we are attracted to, but not how we judge people. 
D)  people considered unattractive are generally thought of in very positive terms.

Question 20

Symbolic interactionists argue that our perceptions of reality are determined by our definition of the situation. This means that to a large extent,:

Accepted Answer

A)  we wait until we have enough factual information before we form opinions. 
B)  we basically see what we want to see. 
C)  we can never have any opinions or perceptions of reality. 
D)  our opinions and perceptions are determined by what others want us to believe. 
A)  we wait until we have enough factual information before we form opinions. 
B)  we basically see what we want to see. 
C)  we can never have any opinions or perceptions of reality. 
D)  our opinions and perceptions are determined by what others want us to believe.

Anne is a college student, a full-time employee, and a mother of two young children. Anne is likely experiencing:

According to the text, which of the following is true?

A status that is occupied from the moment of birth (e.g., your sex or race) is called an .

In contemporary society, perceived physical attractiveness has become much less important in social interactions.

The social exchange model states that our interactions are influenced by the rewards and punishments that we receive from others. The social rewards that influence our behavior:

According to the text, social institutions:

Sociological research indicates that status inconsistency can lead to stress and depression.

According to the text, social institutions are an important concept within sociology for all of the following reasons, except:

Which of the following is not a function of social institutions?

In which of the following is Durkheim most interested?

Emile Durkheim described society as sui generis. This means that society:

Which of the following statements is true about cyberspace interaction?

According to the concept of the social construction of reality,:

When a person defines her identity as a mechanic, she is creating her .

Japan is an example of an industrial society.

Parents vary their pattern of touch or tactile communication most often based on .

Society, while made up of individuals, is much more than the sum of individuals.

Mechanical solidarity is strengthened when the division of labor increases.

Research on the importance of attractiveness in human interactions indicates that:

Symbolic interactionists argue that our perceptions of reality are determined by our definition of the situation. This means that to a large extent,:

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

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Exam 5: Social Structure and Social Interaction

Anne is a college student, a full-time employee, and a mother of two young children. Anne is likely experiencing:

According to the text, which of the following is true?

A status that is occupied from the moment of birth (e.g., your sex or race) is called an .

In contemporary society, perceived physical attractiveness has become much less important in social interactions.

The social exchange model states that our interactions are influenced by the rewards and punishments that we receive from others. The social rewards that influence our behavior:

According to the text, social institutions:

Sociological research indicates that status inconsistency can lead to stress and depression.

According to the text, social institutions are an important concept within sociology for all of the following reasons, except:

Which of the following is not a function of social institutions?

In which of the following is Durkheim most interested?

Emile Durkheim described society as sui generis. This means that society:

Which of the following statements is true about cyberspace interaction?

According to the concept of the social construction of reality,:

When a person defines her identity as a mechanic, she is creating her .

Japan is an example of an industrial society.

Parents vary their pattern of touch or tactile communication most often based on .

Society, while made up of individuals, is much more than the sum of individuals.

Mechanical solidarity is strengthened when the division of labor increases.

Research on the importance of attractiveness in human interactions indicates that:

Symbolic interactionists argue that our perceptions of reality are determined by our definition of the situation. This means that to a large extent,:

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

Filters