Question 1

Which of the following forms of social interaction are more likely to unsettle the social structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperation 
B)  conversation 
C)  exchange 
D)  competition 
A)  cooperation 
B)  conversation 
C)  exchange 
D)  competition

Question 2

Humor is not just fun and games but can also serve an)____________ by attacking established beliefs and practices.

Accepted Answer

A)  manifest function 
B)  latent function 
C)  important function 
D)  detrimental function. 
A)  manifest function 
B)  latent function 
C)  important function 
D)  detrimental function.

Question 3

According to Goffman, when strangers who respond to each other with fleeting eye contact, they are involved in

Accepted Answer

A)  role playing. 
B)  an interaction ritual. 
C)  social exchange. 
D)  dramaturgy. 
A)  role playing. 
B)  an interaction ritual. 
C)  social exchange. 
D)  dramaturgy.

Question 4

According to your text, cooperation adds stability to the social structure by boosting community spirit and solidarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Julian was a salesman who took a prospective client to dinner. He dressed carefully, spoke in a confident way, and hoped his guest did not notice his obvious flaws. Julian was involved in

Accepted Answer

A)  cynical manipulation. 
B)  presenting his ʺself.ʺ 
C)  oppositional social interaction. 
D)  predetermined role playing. 
A)  cynical manipulation. 
B)  presenting his ʺself.ʺ 
C)  oppositional social interaction. 
D)  predetermined role playing.

Question 6

____________is an interaction in which two individuals disregard any rules, each trying to achieve his or her own goal by defeating the other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________is an interaction in which two individuals...

Question 7

Cats can communicate to other cats that mice are present but cannot communicate with dogs. Sociologists call this a _____________communication system.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple 
B)  closed 
C)  unequal 
D)  interdependent 
A)  simple 
B)  closed 
C)  unequal 
D)  interdependent

Question 8

All of the following are types of cooperation, EXCEPT for_____________ cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A)  directed 
B)  competitive 
C)  contractual 
D)  spontaneous 
A)  directed 
B)  competitive 
C)  contractual 
D)  spontaneous

Question 9

Which of the following statements about conflict is the most true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict only exists in the political and economic realms of the social structure. 
B)  Conflict involves achieving goals through accepted rules. 
C)  Conflict can often help a social structure by unifying members of society and creating change. 
D)  Conflict can only harm a social structure because it involves violent confrontation. 
A)  Conflict only exists in the political and economic realms of the social structure. 
B)  Conflict involves achieving goals through accepted rules. 
C)  Conflict can often help a social structure by unifying members of society and creating change. 
D)  Conflict can only harm a social structure because it involves violent confrontation.

Question 10

The process by which people create through social interaction a certain idea, feeling, or belief about their environment is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  playing of social roles. 
B)  cooperative social interaction. 
C)  social construction of reality. 
D)  cultural dynamics of reality. 
A)  playing of social roles. 
B)  cooperative social interaction. 
C)  social construction of reality. 
D)  cultural dynamics of reality.

Question 11

When Tibetans and Burmese greet their friends by sticking out their tongues, the use of the tongue is

Accepted Answer

A)  an example of diverse nonverbal communication. 
B)  a biologically determined response. 
C)  a universal form of human greeting. 
D)  an act of aggression. 
A)  an example of diverse nonverbal communication. 
B)  a biologically determined response. 
C)  a universal form of human greeting. 
D)  an act of aggression.

Question 12

Compare and contrast competition and cooperation.

Accepted Answer

Competition and cooperation are two cont

Question 13

Compare and contrast supportive interactions and oppositional interactions. How do people benefit from these interactions. Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Supportive interactions and oppositional

Question 14

The meaning of words is determined by members of a specific society through their social experiences. Therefore, the meaning of words is

Accepted Answer

A)  socially constructed. 
B)  arbitrarily produced. 
C)  determined by instinct. 
D)  determined by those in power. 
A)  socially constructed. 
B)  arbitrarily produced. 
C)  determined by instinct. 
D)  determined by those in power.

Question 15

An ____________is an interaction in which two individuals offer each other something in order to obtain a reward in return.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ____________is an interaction in which two...

Question 16

The essence of interaction rituals is not feeling respect for others but it is the

Accepted Answer

A)  emotions of respect that are important. 
B)  display or appearance of respect for others that is important. 
C)  maintenance of poise at all times. 
D)  role performance that is important. 
A)  emotions of respect that are important. 
B)  display or appearance of respect for others that is important. 
C)  maintenance of poise at all times. 
D)  role performance that is important.

Question 17

Jane was very annoyed with her co-worker for continually interrupting her with questions but she simply smiled and answered each question. Goffman would say Jane was practicing dramaturgical

Accepted Answer

A)  circumspection. 
B)  dishonesty. 
C)  discipline. 
D)  style. 
A)  circumspection. 
B)  dishonesty. 
C)  discipline. 
D)  style.

Question 18

In interaction rituals, the participants perform certain acts to show reverence to each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A method of analyzing social interaction as if the participants were performing on a stage is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  impression management 
B)  symbolic interactionism 
C)  dramaturgy 
D)  sociological analysis 
A)  impression management 
B)  symbolic interactionism 
C)  dramaturgy 
D)  sociological analysis

Question 20

According to functionalists, without ____________, society cannot prosper and survive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to functionalists, without ____________, society cannot...

Which of the following forms of social interaction are more likely to unsettle the social structure?

Humor is not just fun and games but can also serve an)____________ by attacking established beliefs and practices.

According to Goffman, when strangers who respond to each other with fleeting eye contact, they are involved in

According to your text, cooperation adds stability to the social structure by boosting community spirit and solidarity.

Julian was a salesman who took a prospective client to dinner. He dressed carefully, spoke in a confident way, and hoped his guest did not notice his obvious flaws. Julian was involved in

____________is an interaction in which two individuals disregard any rules, each trying to achieve his or her own goal by defeating the other.

Cats can communicate to other cats that mice are present but cannot communicate with dogs. Sociologists call this a _____________communication system.

All of the following are types of cooperation, EXCEPT for_____________ cooperation.

Which of the following statements about conflict is the most true?

The process by which people create through social interaction a certain idea, feeling, or belief about their environment is called the

When Tibetans and Burmese greet their friends by sticking out their tongues, the use of the tongue is

Compare and contrast competition and cooperation.

Compare and contrast supportive interactions and oppositional interactions. How do people benefit from these interactions. Provide examples.

The meaning of words is determined by members of a specific society through their social experiences. Therefore, the meaning of words is

An ____________is an interaction in which two individuals offer each other something in order to obtain a reward in return.

The essence of interaction rituals is not feeling respect for others but it is the

Jane was very annoyed with her co-worker for continually interrupting her with questions but she simply smiled and answered each question. Goffman would say Jane was practicing dramaturgical

In interaction rituals, the participants perform certain acts to show reverence to each other.

A method of analyzing social interaction as if the participants were performing on a stage is called _____________.

According to functionalists, without ____________, society cannot prosper and survive.

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Exam 4: Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Which of the following forms of social interaction are more likely to unsettle the social structure?

Humor is not just fun and games but can also serve an)____________ by attacking established beliefs and practices.

According to Goffman, when strangers who respond to each other with fleeting eye contact, they are involved in

According to your text, cooperation adds stability to the social structure by boosting community spirit and solidarity.

Julian was a salesman who took a prospective client to dinner. He dressed carefully, spoke in a confident way, and hoped his guest did not notice his obvious flaws. Julian was involved in

____________is an interaction in which two individuals disregard any rules, each trying to achieve his or her own goal by defeating the other.

Cats can communicate to other cats that mice are present but cannot communicate with dogs. Sociologists call this a _____________communication system.

All of the following are types of cooperation, EXCEPT for_____________ cooperation.

Which of the following statements about conflict is the most true?

The process by which people create through social interaction a certain idea, feeling, or belief about their environment is called the

When Tibetans and Burmese greet their friends by sticking out their tongues, the use of the tongue is

Compare and contrast competition and cooperation.

Compare and contrast supportive interactions and oppositional interactions. How do people benefit from these interactions. Provide examples.

The meaning of words is determined by members of a specific society through their social experiences. Therefore, the meaning of words is

An ____________is an interaction in which two individuals offer each other something in order to obtain a reward in return.

The essence of interaction rituals is not feeling respect for others but it is the

Jane was very annoyed with her co-worker for continually interrupting her with questions but she simply smiled and answered each question. Goffman would say Jane was practicing dramaturgical

In interaction rituals, the participants perform certain acts to show reverence to each other.

A method of analyzing social interaction as if the participants were performing on a stage is called _____________.

According to functionalists, without ____________, society cannot prosper and survive.

The Essence of Sociology

Society and Culture

Socialization

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Control

Social Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Age

Families

Education and Religion

The Economy and Politics

Health and Population

Environment and Urbanization

Social Change

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