Question 1

Humor is only fun and games.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Goffman, when we are_____________ , we present ourselves in ways expected by others.

Accepted Answer

A)  nervous 
B)  by ourselves 
C)  backstage 
D)  frontstage 
A)  nervous 
B)  by ourselves 
C)  backstage 
D)  frontstage

Question 3

Men and women are equally disinclined to stare at others because they have been taught not to do so since childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements about onstage performances and honesty is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Onstage behavior is more honest with families and friends than with strangers. 
B)  Onstage behavior is more honest with strangers and others who will not judge the role player. 
C)  All onstage performances are honest. 
D)  All onstage performances are dishonest. 
A)  Onstage behavior is more honest with families and friends than with strangers. 
B)  Onstage behavior is more honest with strangers and others who will not judge the role player. 
C)  All onstage performances are honest. 
D)  All onstage performances are dishonest.

Question 5

In competition, each participant tries to achieve the same goal before the others do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The study or practice of humor is called_____________

Accepted Answer

A)  sociology 
B)  psychology 
C)  biology 
D)  humorology 
A)  sociology 
B)  psychology 
C)  biology 
D)  humorology

Question 7

Describe some of the ways you use kinesics and proxemics to help you specifically communicate with others. What were you trying to communicate, and how did you use your body and space to assist your efforts?

Accepted Answer

One way I use kinesics to communicate wi

Question 8

What is the difference between front-region or onstage behavior and back-region or backstage behavior in relationship to dramaturgy?

Accepted Answer

In the context of dramaturgy, a sociolog

Question 9

When people congratulate one another for an accomplishment or wish them good health, Goffman calls this____________ interaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When people congratulate one another for an...

Question 10

Goffman suggests that even when there is not a script for how people should communicate or behave with each other, such as an embarrassing situation, the participants will use

Accepted Answer

A)  saving face techniques. 
B)  ignoring techniques. 
C)  tactful blindness. 
D)  nonverbal techniques. 
A)  saving face techniques. 
B)  ignoring techniques. 
C)  tactful blindness. 
D)  nonverbal techniques.

Question 11

By use of the symbolic interactionist perspective we can better understand what is going on

Accepted Answer

A)  in society. 
B)  in conflict between nations. 
C)  inside the person. 
D)  outside the person. 
A)  in society. 
B)  in conflict between nations. 
C)  inside the person. 
D)  outside the person.

Question 12

Sociologists suggest that even in intimate interaction between men and women

Accepted Answer

A)  women assume a dominate proxemic position. 
B)  men assume a dominate proxemic position. 
C)  men tend to engage in simultaneous talk. 
D)  women ten to interrupt men. 
A)  women assume a dominate proxemic position. 
B)  men assume a dominate proxemic position. 
C)  men tend to engage in simultaneous talk. 
D)  women ten to interrupt men.

Question 13

Because they speak the same language, men and women can easily understand each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When Cambodian refugees first arrived in this country, many Americans found them too quiet. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  the need for a universal language. 
B)  the great global diversity in verbal communication customs. 
C)  typical American rudeness. 
D)  the symbolic nature of supportive interaction. 
A)  the need for a universal language. 
B)  the great global diversity in verbal communication customs. 
C)  typical American rudeness. 
D)  the symbolic nature of supportive interaction.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The supportive social interactionʹs function that provides hidden, underlying meanings is absolutely crucial for

Accepted Answer

A)  ensuring social order. 
B)  understanding social conflict. 
C)  structuring the role of education. 
D)  learning language. 
A)  ensuring social order. 
B)  understanding social conflict. 
C)  structuring the role of education. 
D)  learning language.

Question 17

Define and explain the Thomas theorem?

Accepted Answer

The Thomas theorem is a fundamental conc

Question 18

According to Erika Casriel 2007) talking with strangers typically goes through five stages, define and explain the five stages.

Accepted Answer

According to Erika Casriel (2007), talki

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of oppositional interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  shaking hands 
B)  a glance of recognition 
C)  staring at a lower-class person 
D)  a woman putting her arm on the shoulder of a man 
A)  shaking hands 
B)  a glance of recognition 
C)  staring at a lower-class person 
D)  a woman putting her arm on the shoulder of a man

Question 20

With _____________, an individual needs another personʹs help to do a job or do it more effectively.

Accepted Answer

A)  social interaction 
B)  conflict 
C)  exchange 
D)  cooperation 
A)  social interaction 
B)  conflict 
C)  exchange 
D)  cooperation

Humor is only fun and games.

According to Goffman, when we are_____________ , we present ourselves in ways expected by others.

Men and women are equally disinclined to stare at others because they have been taught not to do so since childhood.

Which of the following statements about onstage performances and honesty is true?

In competition, each participant tries to achieve the same goal before the others do.

The study or practice of humor is called_____________

Describe some of the ways you use kinesics and proxemics to help you specifically communicate with others. What were you trying to communicate, and how did you use your body and space to assist your efforts?

What is the difference between front-region or onstage behavior and back-region or backstage behavior in relationship to dramaturgy?

When people congratulate one another for an accomplishment or wish them good health, Goffman calls this____________ interaction.

Goffman suggests that even when there is not a script for how people should communicate or behave with each other, such as an embarrassing situation, the participants will use

By use of the symbolic interactionist perspective we can better understand what is going on

Sociologists suggest that even in intimate interaction between men and women

Because they speak the same language, men and women can easily understand each other.

When Cambodian refugees first arrived in this country, many Americans found them too quiet. This is an example of

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

The supportive social interactionʹs function that provides hidden, underlying meanings is absolutely crucial for

Define and explain the Thomas theorem?

According to Erika Casriel 2007) talking with strangers typically goes through five stages, define and explain the five stages.

Which of the following is an example of oppositional interaction?

With _____________, an individual needs another personʹs help to do a job or do it more effectively.

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Exam 4: Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Humor is only fun and games.

According to Goffman, when we are_____________ , we present ourselves in ways expected by others.

Men and women are equally disinclined to stare at others because they have been taught not to do so since childhood.

Which of the following statements about onstage performances and honesty is true?

In competition, each participant tries to achieve the same goal before the others do.

The study or practice of humor is called_____________

Describe some of the ways you use kinesics and proxemics to help you specifically communicate with others. What were you trying to communicate, and how did you use your body and space to assist your efforts?

What is the difference between front-region or onstage behavior and back-region or backstage behavior in relationship to dramaturgy?

When people congratulate one another for an accomplishment or wish them good health, Goffman calls this____________ interaction.

Goffman suggests that even when there is not a script for how people should communicate or behave with each other, such as an embarrassing situation, the participants will use

By use of the symbolic interactionist perspective we can better understand what is going on

Sociologists suggest that even in intimate interaction between men and women

Because they speak the same language, men and women can easily understand each other.

When Cambodian refugees first arrived in this country, many Americans found them too quiet. This is an example of

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

The supportive social interactionʹs function that provides hidden, underlying meanings is absolutely crucial for

Define and explain the Thomas theorem?

According to Erika Casriel 2007) talking with strangers typically goes through five stages, define and explain the five stages.

Which of the following is an example of oppositional interaction?

With _____________, an individual needs another personʹs help to do a job or do it more effectively.

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

Filters