Exam 4: Socialization and Interaction

Two-Faced Racism is based on a book of the same name. It argues that racism is expressed differently by white college students based on whether they are in a front-stage or a back-stage setting.

When we learn norms associated with our assigned gender, we are experiencing ______.

Online consumption and shopping websites, such as Amazon, may be considered ______ agents.

According to Simmel, a ______ is the most basic of interpersonal relationships.

A ______ is a person's position within a social system; a ______ is what is expected of a person within this position.

According to George Herbert Mead, gestures made only by humans are called ______.

______ are created by an accumulation of persistent patterns of interaction and social relationships.

Many students feel as if the college classroom is their ______ stage. They are concerned about how others view them and want to make sure that they correctly answer questions posed by their instructor.

Which of these is most important about triads according to Simmel?

The concept of dramaturgy was created by ______.

In what ways is impression management performed on social media? Please provide an example.

Sue's brothers and father are members of a ______ group because they are emotionally close and spend a great deal of time together.

Explain the concept of "the strength of weak ties." How are weak ties strong? Be sure to define strong ties, weak ties, primary groups, and secondary groups, and use an example that illustrates these groups and ties.

The ______ is the immediate response of an individual to others. It is unconscious and creative.

Julie is a high school teacher. On the same day she is due to give her students their final exam, her two children become sick. She doesn't know if she should stay home with her children or leave them with a sitter so that she can administer the exam. Julie is experiencing ______.

Family, peers, the media, and teachers are examples of the ______.

The sociologist associated with symbolic interactionism is ______.

Expectant socialization occurs when parents teach their children what will be expected of them in the future.

______ tend(s) to reinforce socialization of boys and girls in traditional ways.

Consumer society requires ______, which is difficult on the "me."