Question 1

Humor makes us laugh because almost all jokes contain

Accepted Answer

A)  racial or ethnic slurs. 
B)  references to poor role performances 
C)  an incongruity between two realities. 
D)  a common definition of the situation. 
A)  racial or ethnic slurs. 
B)  references to poor role performances 
C)  an incongruity between two realities. 
D)  a common definition of the situation.

Question 2

According to your text, of all the workers in the United States, taxi drivers have the worst occupational hazard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define and explain cooperation.

Accepted Answer

Cooperation is a process where two or mo

Question 4

It is natural for only one person to speak at a time when engaged in a conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When people perform certain acts to show respect to each other, sociologists call this____________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of When people perform certain acts to show...

Question 6

Studies by sociolinguists reveal that when men and women communicate with each other they

Accepted Answer

A)  follow the style of men-only conversations. 
B)  follow the style of women-only conversations. 
C)  discussed business topics only. 
D)  each used distinctive gender styles. 
A)  follow the style of men-only conversations. 
B)  follow the style of women-only conversations. 
C)  discussed business topics only. 
D)  each used distinctive gender styles.

Question 7

An interaction in which two individuals follow accepted rules, each trying to achieve the same goals before the other does is called____________ .

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

John tells all his family and friends that life on Mars does exist. Sociologists would suggest that Johnʹs reality can be explained by the

Accepted Answer

A)  Thomas Theorem. 
B)  Looking Glass Theory. 
C)  Functional Theory. 
D)  Dramaturgy Theorem. 
A)  Thomas Theorem. 
B)  Looking Glass Theory. 
C)  Functional Theory. 
D)  Dramaturgy Theorem.

Question 9

American accents and euphemisms are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  poor communication skills. 
B)  the failure of American schools. 
C)  American diversity in communication. 
D)  sources of humor. 
A)  poor communication skills. 
B)  the failure of American schools. 
C)  American diversity in communication. 
D)  sources of humor.

Question 10

Competition in the global market has helped U.S. companies

Accepted Answer

A)  become efficient and productive. 
B)  lower their production standards. 
C)  hire lower wage employees. 
D)  expand beyond the U.S. 
A)  become efficient and productive. 
B)  lower their production standards. 
C)  hire lower wage employees. 
D)  expand beyond the U.S.

Question 11

____________is a method of analyzing social interaction as if the participants were performing on a stage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________is a method of analyzing social interaction...

Question 12

Many whites assume that to be polite they must look others in the eye. To blacks, however, to be polite sometimes requires looking away. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  the poor state of race relations. 
B)  diversity in verbal communication. 
C)  diversity in nonverbal communication. 
D)  the naturally aggressive style of whites. 
A)  the poor state of race relations. 
B)  diversity in verbal communication. 
C)  diversity in nonverbal communication. 
D)  the naturally aggressive style of whites.

Question 13

According to your text, why do we worry so much about those things that threaten us less than other things?

Accepted Answer

We tend to worry more about things that

Question 14

____________is an interaction in which two individuals follow mutually accepted rules, each trying to achieve the same goal before the other does.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

When the two sexes communicate with each other, women tend to use the language of connection and intimacy, and men the language of

Accepted Answer

A)  dignity and sophistication. 
B)  equality and sensitivity. 
C)  dependence and deference. 
D)  status and independence. 
A)  dignity and sophistication. 
B)  equality and sensitivity. 
C)  dependence and deference. 
D)  status and independence.

Question 16

The use of space as a means of communication is called

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal communication. 
B)  supportive social interaction. 
C)  proxemics. 
D)  kinesics. 
A)  verbal communication. 
B)  supportive social interaction. 
C)  proxemics. 
D)  kinesics.

Question 17

In an exchange, a task can be adequately performed by only one of the parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____________refers to the linguistic styles that reflect the different worlds of women and men.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________refers to the linguistic styles that reflect...

Question 19

According to Goffmanʹs dramaturgy, which of the following would be an example of a loss of poise?

Accepted Answer

A)  conversation 
B)  nodding to a stranger on the street 
C)  ignoring a bodily noise 
D)  stumbling 
A)  conversation 
B)  nodding to a stranger on the street 
C)  ignoring a bodily noise 
D)  stumbling

Question 20

To avoid misunderstanding, especially in conversation with foreigners, it is always wise to say directly whatʹs on our mind, such as saying ʺyesʺ to mean ʺyes.ʺ

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Humor makes us laugh because almost all jokes contain

According to your text, of all the workers in the United States, taxi drivers have the worst occupational hazard.

Define and explain cooperation.

It is natural for only one person to speak at a time when engaged in a conversation.

When people perform certain acts to show respect to each other, sociologists call this____________ .

Studies by sociolinguists reveal that when men and women communicate with each other they

An interaction in which two individuals follow accepted rules, each trying to achieve the same goals before the other does is called____________ .

John tells all his family and friends that life on Mars does exist. Sociologists would suggest that Johnʹs reality can be explained by the

American accents and euphemisms are examples of

Competition in the global market has helped U.S. companies

____________is a method of analyzing social interaction as if the participants were performing on a stage.

Many whites assume that to be polite they must look others in the eye. To blacks, however, to be polite sometimes requires looking away. This is an example of

According to your text, why do we worry so much about those things that threaten us less than other things?

____________is an interaction in which two individuals follow mutually accepted rules, each trying to achieve the same goal before the other does.

When the two sexes communicate with each other, women tend to use the language of connection and intimacy, and men the language of

The use of space as a means of communication is called

In an exchange, a task can be adequately performed by only one of the parties.

____________refers to the linguistic styles that reflect the different worlds of women and men.

According to Goffmanʹs dramaturgy, which of the following would be an example of a loss of poise?

To avoid misunderstanding, especially in conversation with foreigners, it is always wise to say directly whatʹs on our mind, such as saying ʺyesʺ to mean ʺyes.ʺ

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Exam 4: Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Humor makes us laugh because almost all jokes contain

According to your text, of all the workers in the United States, taxi drivers have the worst occupational hazard.

Define and explain cooperation.

It is natural for only one person to speak at a time when engaged in a conversation.

When people perform certain acts to show respect to each other, sociologists call this____________ .

Studies by sociolinguists reveal that when men and women communicate with each other they

An interaction in which two individuals follow accepted rules, each trying to achieve the same goals before the other does is called____________ .

John tells all his family and friends that life on Mars does exist. Sociologists would suggest that Johnʹs reality can be explained by the

American accents and euphemisms are examples of

Competition in the global market has helped U.S. companies

____________is a method of analyzing social interaction as if the participants were performing on a stage.

Many whites assume that to be polite they must look others in the eye. To blacks, however, to be polite sometimes requires looking away. This is an example of

According to your text, why do we worry so much about those things that threaten us less than other things?

____________is an interaction in which two individuals follow mutually accepted rules, each trying to achieve the same goal before the other does.

When the two sexes communicate with each other, women tend to use the language of connection and intimacy, and men the language of

The use of space as a means of communication is called

In an exchange, a task can be adequately performed by only one of the parties.

____________refers to the linguistic styles that reflect the different worlds of women and men.

According to Goffmanʹs dramaturgy, which of the following would be an example of a loss of poise?

To avoid misunderstanding, especially in conversation with foreigners, it is always wise to say directly whatʹs on our mind, such as saying ʺyesʺ to mean ʺyes.ʺ

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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