Question 1

Explain how social control is related to an internal sense of belonging within a gemeinschaft type of society.

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Social control within a gemeinschaft typ

Question 2

Which of these is true about gesellschaft societies?

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A)  They have no social cohesion. 
B)  Primary relationships are dominant in society. 
C)  The division of labor creates organic solidarity. 
D)  Mechanical solidarity creates social control. 
A)  They have no social cohesion. 
B)  Primary relationships are dominant in society. 
C)  The division of labor creates organic solidarity. 
D)  Mechanical solidarity creates social control.

Question 3

Involvement with social institutions is changing in the United States, with lower rates of involvement with faith communities, lower rates of involvement in voluntary activities, and declining marriage and birthrates. Were he alive, Durkheim might be concerned about the effects of these changes on

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A)  the division of labor. 
B)  collective consciousness. 
C)  social structure. 
D)  social interaction. 
A)  the division of labor. 
B)  collective consciousness. 
C)  social structure. 
D)  social interaction.

Question 4

Explain why the line between achieved and ascribed statuses may not be clear. Give examples of statuses that are simultaneously achieved and ascribed and explain why this is so.

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The line between achieved and ascribed s

Question 5

Goffman's theory of dramaturgy views human experience as if it were a performance. Specifically, Goffman argues that

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A)  we perform in a way that presents a consistent image of ourselves. 
B)  we are unaware that we are engaging in a performance. 
C)  how we present ourselves varies according to the stage we are in and the role we are performing. 
D)  the only time we are not engaged in performance is with family and close friends. 
A)  we perform in a way that presents a consistent image of ourselves. 
B)  we are unaware that we are engaging in a performance. 
C)  how we present ourselves varies according to the stage we are in and the role we are performing. 
D)  the only time we are not engaged in performance is with family and close friends.

Question 6

Define roles, role conflict, and role strain and discuss examples of role conflict and role strain from your own life.

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Roles refer to the behaviors, obligation

Question 7

Typically, an individual occupies many statuses simultaneously, which can lead to status inconsistency.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In postindustrial societies,

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A)  the economy is dependent on the production and distribution of services and knowledge. 
B)  there is very little social differentiation or division of labor. 
C)  religion and family are the most vital social institutions. 
D)  social inequality is rare. 
A)  the economy is dependent on the production and distribution of services and knowledge. 
B)  there is very little social differentiation or division of labor. 
C)  religion and family are the most vital social institutions. 
D)  social inequality is rare.

Question 9

Which of the following is not characteristic of foraging societies?

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A)  Simple technologies for harvesting food 
B)  Being nomadic 
C)  Society organized around the family 
D)  Role differentiation based on gender 
A)  Simple technologies for harvesting food 
B)  Being nomadic 
C)  Society organized around the family 
D)  Role differentiation based on gender

Question 10

Explain how industrialization led to a wage gap between men and women that persists to this day.

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Industrialization led to a wage gap betw

Question 11

According to E. T. Hall, who coined the term proxemic bubble to refer to our personal, three-dimensional space,

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A)  we feel threatened when people we do not know enter our proxemic bubble. 
B)  the proxemic bubble is largely the same size, regardless of culture. 
C)  most people consciously use their proxemic bubble, especially when interacting with enemies. 
D)  positive emotions tend to cause the proxemic bubble to get larger, excluding more people. 
A)  we feel threatened when people we do not know enter our proxemic bubble. 
B)  the proxemic bubble is largely the same size, regardless of culture. 
C)  most people consciously use their proxemic bubble, especially when interacting with enemies. 
D)  positive emotions tend to cause the proxemic bubble to get larger, excluding more people.

Question 12

Sociologists distinguish six different types of societies based on

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A)  the complexity of their social structure, amount of cultural accumulation, and level of technology. 
B)  locations in the world and resulting geographic and climate-related characteristics. 
C)  their political systems: democracy, monarchy/aristocracy, or oligarchy. 
D)  their economic system-command, market, or traditional economies. 
A)  the complexity of their social structure, amount of cultural accumulation, and level of technology. 
B)  locations in the world and resulting geographic and climate-related characteristics. 
C)  their political systems: democracy, monarchy/aristocracy, or oligarchy. 
D)  their economic system-command, market, or traditional economies.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a function of social institutions as they are understood by the functionalist perspective?

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A)  The socialization of new members of the society 
B)  Providing members with an ultimate sense of purpose 
C)  Replacement of society's members 
D)  Supporting members economically 
A)  The socialization of new members of the society 
B)  Providing members with an ultimate sense of purpose 
C)  Replacement of society's members 
D)  Supporting members economically

Question 14

Compare and contrast achieved and ascribed statuses. Provide an example of each from your own life.

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Achieved statuses are those that are ear

Question 15

Men and women use Facebook in about the same proportions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Define status inconsistency and, using an example, explain how it can impact those experiencing it.

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Status inconsistency refers to a situati

Question 17

Define Durkheim's concept of collective consciousness and explain why he believed this was essential for holding society together.

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Emile Durkheim, a prominent sociologist,

Question 18

An immigrant from Vietnam was a lawyer in his home country. In the United States, he cannot practice law, so he drives a cab for a living. He is experiencing

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A)  role conflict. 
B)  status inconsistency. 
C)  role strain. 
D)  ascribed status. 
A)  role conflict. 
B)  status inconsistency. 
C)  role strain. 
D)  ascribed status.

Question 19

According to the text, functionalist theorists contend that one purpose social institutions serve is to

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A)  ensure the stability and continuance of society. 
B)  provide for some segments of society at the expense of others. 
C)  distribute power to the various segments of society unequally. 
D)  shape individual identity and personality. 
A)  ensure the stability and continuance of society. 
B)  provide for some segments of society at the expense of others. 
C)  distribute power to the various segments of society unequally. 
D)  shape individual identity and personality.

Question 20

In a society where mechanical solidarity exists,

Accepted Answer

A)  solidarity is created by individuals playing a great variety of different roles. 
B)  unity is based on role differentiation, not similarity. 
C)  individuals share the same values, hold the same things sacred, and frequently play the same roles. 
D)  the performance of multiple roles is necessary for the execution of society's complex and integrated functions. 
A)  solidarity is created by individuals playing a great variety of different roles. 
B)  unity is based on role differentiation, not similarity. 
C)  individuals share the same values, hold the same things sacred, and frequently play the same roles. 
D)  the performance of multiple roles is necessary for the execution of society's complex and integrated functions.

Explain how social control is related to an internal sense of belonging within a gemeinschaft type of society.

Which of these is true about gesellschaft societies?

Involvement with social institutions is changing in the United States, with lower rates of involvement with faith communities, lower rates of involvement in voluntary activities, and declining marriage and birthrates. Were he alive, Durkheim might be concerned about the effects of these changes on

Explain why the line between achieved and ascribed statuses may not be clear. Give examples of statuses that are simultaneously achieved and ascribed and explain why this is so.

Goffman's theory of dramaturgy views human experience as if it were a performance. Specifically, Goffman argues that

Define roles, role conflict, and role strain and discuss examples of role conflict and role strain from your own life.

Typically, an individual occupies many statuses simultaneously, which can lead to status inconsistency.

In postindustrial societies,

Which of the following is not characteristic of foraging societies?

Explain how industrialization led to a wage gap between men and women that persists to this day.

According to E. T. Hall, who coined the term proxemic bubble to refer to our personal, three-dimensional space,

Sociologists distinguish six different types of societies based on

Which of the following is not a function of social institutions as they are understood by the functionalist perspective?

Compare and contrast achieved and ascribed statuses. Provide an example of each from your own life.

Men and women use Facebook in about the same proportions.

Define status inconsistency and, using an example, explain how it can impact those experiencing it.

Define Durkheim's concept of collective consciousness and explain why he believed this was essential for holding society together.

An immigrant from Vietnam was a lawyer in his home country. In the United States, he cannot practice law, so he drives a cab for a living. He is experiencing

According to the text, functionalist theorists contend that one purpose social institutions serve is to

In a society where mechanical solidarity exists,

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Exam 5: Social Structure and Social Interaction

Explain how social control is related to an internal sense of belonging within a gemeinschaft type of society.

Which of these is true about gesellschaft societies?

Involvement with social institutions is changing in the United States, with lower rates of involvement with faith communities, lower rates of involvement in voluntary activities, and declining marriage and birthrates. Were he alive, Durkheim might be concerned about the effects of these changes on

Explain why the line between achieved and ascribed statuses may not be clear. Give examples of statuses that are simultaneously achieved and ascribed and explain why this is so.

Goffman's theory of dramaturgy views human experience as if it were a performance. Specifically, Goffman argues that

Define roles, role conflict, and role strain and discuss examples of role conflict and role strain from your own life.

Typically, an individual occupies many statuses simultaneously, which can lead to status inconsistency.

In postindustrial societies,

Which of the following is not characteristic of foraging societies?

Explain how industrialization led to a wage gap between men and women that persists to this day.

According to E. T. Hall, who coined the term proxemic bubble to refer to our personal, three-dimensional space,

Sociologists distinguish six different types of societies based on

Which of the following is not a function of social institutions as they are understood by the functionalist perspective?

Compare and contrast achieved and ascribed statuses. Provide an example of each from your own life.

Men and women use Facebook in about the same proportions.

Define status inconsistency and, using an example, explain how it can impact those experiencing it.

Define Durkheim's concept of collective consciousness and explain why he believed this was essential for holding society together.

An immigrant from Vietnam was a lawyer in his home country. In the United States, he cannot practice law, so he drives a cab for a living. He is experiencing

According to the text, functionalist theorists contend that one purpose social institutions serve is to

In a society where mechanical solidarity exists,

Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

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