Exam 3: Society: Interactions, Groups, and Organizations

Social __________ is a complex framework of both patterned social interactions and institutions that organize social life and provide the context for individual action.

Describe the process of "the social construction of reality"

Identify and discuss four of the problems that can arise with bureaucracies.

The process known as impression management means ________.

Sets of behaviors that are expected of a person who occupies a status are called?

Sociologists studying social activities emphasize understanding of the

As we interact with others, we follow conventions such as treating our friends and grandmothers differently. These conventions become "the way things are," or social __________."

According to Goffman's concept of __________, social life is like a stage play, and we change our behaviors according to the characters on stage at the moment.

List four characteristics of bureaucracies.

Which of these sets of elements is part of the definition of society?

We may experience role strain when

A(n) _______ status is one which is attained through talent, ability or uniqueness.

In what way is a network denser than a group?

In the United States, a person's job is a(n) __________ status.

According to Goffman, when a person attempts to give the best performance possible, he/she is doing __________ work.

In the 21st century, groups and organizations are

Which of these is correct about social reality?

When we practice impression management, we ________.

__________ characteristics of groups include emotional support, companionship, and security

In Western societies, group members often recognize __________ among members of their own group, and assume __________ among members of an out-group.