Question 1

Sociologists who study the large patterns of social interactions that are vast, complex, and highly differentiated are using .

Accepted Answer

A)  microanalysis 
B)  macroanalysis 
C)  content analysis 
D)  organic analysis 
A)  microanalysis 
B)  macroanalysis 
C)  content analysis 
D)  organic analysis

Question 2

Preindustrial societies are those that

Accepted Answer

A)  do not raise any crops. 
B)  only forage for food. 
C)  work directly with the land. 
D)  no longer manufacture; they produce information. 
A)  do not raise any crops. 
B)  only forage for food. 
C)  work directly with the land. 
D)  no longer manufacture; they produce information.

Question 3

Describe the main ideas of game theory.

Accepted Answer

Game theory is a branch of mathematics a

Question 4

A society where each individual has a unique contribution has organic solidarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Research indicates that most forms of nonverbal communication have universal meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When it comes to proxemic communication:

Accepted Answer

A)  people are generally aware of how they use personal space. 
B)  women always stand close, regardless of the degree of friendship with the person they are talking to. 
C)  people who are sexually attracted to each other stand exceptionally close. 
D)  men stand closer to women than to men. 
A)  people are generally aware of how they use personal space. 
B)  women always stand close, regardless of the degree of friendship with the person they are talking to. 
C)  people who are sexually attracted to each other stand exceptionally close. 
D)  men stand closer to women than to men.

Question 7

Men and women exhibit the same types of internet usage when it comes to cyberspace interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An ascribed status is one that is .

Accepted Answer

A)  beyond the individuals control 
B)  the responsibility of the individual 
C)  an earned status 
D)  a low rank 
A)  beyond the individuals control 
B)  the responsibility of the individual 
C)  an earned status 
D)  a low rank

Question 9

The wage gap between men and women today has its origins in the family-wage system of early industrialism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Social exchange theorists analyze human interaction in terms of _.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender and class 
B)  race and ethnicity 
C)  profit and loss 
D)  gemeinschaft and gesellschaft 
A)  gender and class 
B)  race and ethnicity 
C)  profit and loss 
D)  gemeinschaft and gesellschaft

Question 11

Anthropologist E.T. Hall coined the term proxemic bubble to refer to our personal three-dimensional space. Also, according to Hall,:

Accepted Answer

A)  we feel threatened when people we do not know enter our proxemic bubble. 
B)  the proxemic bubble is not affected by culture or ethnicity. 
C)  enemies stand close in order to try and intimidate each other. 
D)  we burst our proxemics bubble when we like the other. 
A)  we feel threatened when people we do not know enter our proxemic bubble. 
B)  the proxemic bubble is not affected by culture or ethnicity. 
C)  enemies stand close in order to try and intimidate each other. 
D)  we burst our proxemics bubble when we like the other.

Question 12

In postindustrial societies

Accepted Answer

A)  the economy is dependent on the production and distribution of services and knowledge. 
B)  there is very little social differentiation or division of labor. 
C)  religion and family are the most vital social institutions. 
D)  social inequality is rare. 
A)  the economy is dependent on the production and distribution of services and knowledge. 
B)  there is very little social differentiation or division of labor. 
C)  religion and family are the most vital social institutions. 
D)  social inequality is rare.

Question 13

Which of the following describes a society according to sociologists?

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A)  Highly independent individuals living together. 
B)  Members who share common culture. 
C)  Members who are unaware of other societies. 
D)  Members who exhibit constant harmony. 
A)  Highly independent individuals living together. 
B)  Members who share common culture. 
C)  Members who are unaware of other societies. 
D)  Members who exhibit constant harmony.

Question 14

According to the text, social organization:

Accepted Answer

A)  is most common in industrial societies. 
B)  brings predictability to human behavior. 
C)  only applies to very large organizations. 
D)  is only apparent to researchers. 
A)  is most common in industrial societies. 
B)  brings predictability to human behavior. 
C)  only applies to very large organizations. 
D)  is only apparent to researchers.

Question 15

Julie has a positive response when she sees Carl. Julie is experiencing .

Accepted Answer

A)  affiliation 
B)  proxemic communication 
C)  interpersonal attraction 
D)  imprinting 
A)  affiliation 
B)  proxemic communication 
C)  interpersonal attraction 
D)  imprinting

Question 16

Discuss how interaction in cyberspace differs from face-to-face interaction. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of cyberspace for social interaction?

Accepted Answer

Interaction in cyberspace differs from f

Question 17

The key factor that distinguishes types of societies is the

Accepted Answer

A)  kinship system. 
B)  division of labor. 
C)  development of technology. 
D)  economic system. 
A)  kinship system. 
B)  division of labor. 
C)  development of technology. 
D)  economic system.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about human relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most people do not seek affiliation. 
B)  Many people lack human contact. 
C)  They have a strong need for affiliation. 
D)  Most people are not conscious of their need for relationships. 
A)  Most people do not seek affiliation. 
B)  Many people lack human contact. 
C)  They have a strong need for affiliation. 
D)  Most people are not conscious of their need for relationships.

Question 19

Proxemic communication refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  how individuals use nonverbal cues. 
B)  the amount of space between interacting individuals. 
C)  an individuals personal bubble. 
D)  the gender difference in nonverbal communication. 
A)  how individuals use nonverbal cues. 
B)  the amount of space between interacting individuals. 
C)  an individuals personal bubble. 
D)  the gender difference in nonverbal communication.

Question 20

Durkheim argued that complex societies are held together by the systematic interrelatedness of different tasks. He used the term to refer to this interrelatedness.

Accepted Answer

A)  bureaucracy 
B)  the division of labor 
C)  social superstructure 
D)  social infrastructure 
A)  bureaucracy 
B)  the division of labor 
C)  social superstructure 
D)  social infrastructure

Sociologists who study the large patterns of social interactions that are vast, complex, and highly differentiated are using .

Preindustrial societies are those that

Describe the main ideas of game theory.

A society where each individual has a unique contribution has organic solidarity.

Research indicates that most forms of nonverbal communication have universal meaning.

When it comes to proxemic communication:

Men and women exhibit the same types of internet usage when it comes to cyberspace interaction.

An ascribed status is one that is .

The wage gap between men and women today has its origins in the family-wage system of early industrialism.

Social exchange theorists analyze human interaction in terms of _.

Anthropologist E.T. Hall coined the term proxemic bubble to refer to our personal three-dimensional space. Also, according to Hall,:

In postindustrial societies

Which of the following describes a society according to sociologists?

According to the text, social organization:

Julie has a positive response when she sees Carl. Julie is experiencing .

Discuss how interaction in cyberspace differs from face-to-face interaction. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of cyberspace for social interaction?

The key factor that distinguishes types of societies is the

Which of the following is true about human relationships?

Proxemic communication refers to:

Durkheim argued that complex societies are held together by the systematic interrelatedness of different tasks. He used the term to refer to this interrelatedness.

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Groups and Organizations

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Social Class and Social Stratification

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Exam 5: Social Structure and Social Interaction

Sociologists who study the large patterns of social interactions that are vast, complex, and highly differentiated are using .

Preindustrial societies are those that

Describe the main ideas of game theory.

A society where each individual has a unique contribution has organic solidarity.

Research indicates that most forms of nonverbal communication have universal meaning.

When it comes to proxemic communication:

Men and women exhibit the same types of internet usage when it comes to cyberspace interaction.

An ascribed status is one that is .

The wage gap between men and women today has its origins in the family-wage system of early industrialism.

Social exchange theorists analyze human interaction in terms of _.

Anthropologist E.T. Hall coined the term proxemic bubble to refer to our personal three-dimensional space. Also, according to Hall,:

In postindustrial societies

Which of the following describes a society according to sociologists?

According to the text, social organization:

Julie has a positive response when she sees Carl. Julie is experiencing .

Discuss how interaction in cyberspace differs from face-to-face interaction. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of cyberspace for social interaction?

The key factor that distinguishes types of societies is the

Which of the following is true about human relationships?

Proxemic communication refers to:

Durkheim argued that complex societies are held together by the systematic interrelatedness of different tasks. He used the term to refer to this interrelatedness.

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