Question 1

Describe the importance of nonverbal communication, illustrating with two examples from different cultures.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication is an essential

Question 2

A pastoral society is unlike a forging society because

Accepted Answer

A)  a pastoral society lacks a division of labor. 
B)  a pastoral society is less complex. 
C)  a pastoral society develops a division of labor. 
D)  a pastoral society lacks surplus. 
A)  a pastoral society lacks a division of labor. 
B)  a pastoral society is less complex. 
C)  a pastoral society develops a division of labor. 
D)  a pastoral society lacks surplus.

Question 3

Define nonverbal communication and discuss two examples of gender differences in nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication refers to the tr

Question 4

In casual conversation, friends stand closer to each other than do strangers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Are Facebook friends "real" friends? How does Facebook interaction differ from interaction in real life? What are the advantages and disadvantages on Facebook friends?

Accepted Answer

Facebook friends can be considered "real

Question 6

According to the text, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The more similar a couple is in terms of race and class, the more likely they are to break up. 
B)  The more similar a couple is in terms of race and class, the less likely they are to break up. 
C)  The more similar a couple is in terms of parental relationships, the more likely they are to break up. 
D)  The more similar a couple is in terms of parental relationships, the less likely they are to break up. 
A)  The more similar a couple is in terms of race and class, the more likely they are to break up. 
B)  The more similar a couple is in terms of race and class, the less likely they are to break up. 
C)  The more similar a couple is in terms of parental relationships, the more likely they are to break up. 
D)  The more similar a couple is in terms of parental relationships, the less likely they are to break up.

Question 7

Explain Durkheim's conceptualization of the importance of division of labor and why it is studied using the macro-level of analysis..

Accepted Answer

Emile Durkheim, a prominent sociologist,

Question 8

Discuss Goffman's dramaturgical perspective and explain the role of impression management in the interactive process.

Accepted Answer

Erving Goffman's dramaturgical perspecti

Question 9

According to the text, social organization

Accepted Answer

A)  is most common in industrial societies. 
B)  brings predictability to human behavior. 
C)  applies only to very large organizations. 
D)  is apparent only to researchers. 
A)  is most common in industrial societies. 
B)  brings predictability to human behavior. 
C)  applies only to very large organizations. 
D)  is apparent only to researchers.

Question 10

In fast-food restaurants, it is not uncommon for high school students and the elderly to be frontline employees, taking orders and serving customers, while young adults work as managers and older individuals manage groups of restaurants or regions. This illustrates what Durkheim referred to as division of labor and

Accepted Answer

A)  the relatedness of different tasks. 
B)  the integration of male tasks and female tasks. 
C)  unity within diversity. 
D)  important secondary relationships. 
A)  the relatedness of different tasks. 
B)  the integration of male tasks and female tasks. 
C)  unity within diversity. 
D)  important secondary relationships.

Question 11

Proxemic communication refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  how individuals use nonverbal cues. 
B)  the amount of space between interacting individuals. 
C)  an individual's personal bubble. 
D)  the gender difference in nonverbal communication. 
A)  how individuals use nonverbal cues. 
B)  the amount of space between interacting individuals. 
C)  an individual's personal bubble. 
D)  the gender difference in nonverbal communication.

Question 12

Social exchange theory conceptualizes social interaction as

Accepted Answer

A)  based on the meaning people give to actions in society. 
B)  enactment of social roles played out in front of an audience. 
C)  a rational balancing act involving perceived costs and benefits of a given behavior. 
D)  calculated risks to balance rewards and punishments. 
A)  based on the meaning people give to actions in society. 
B)  enactment of social roles played out in front of an audience. 
C)  a rational balancing act involving perceived costs and benefits of a given behavior. 
D)  calculated risks to balance rewards and punishments.

Question 13

Symbolic interactionists argue that there is no objective reality and that we subjectively impose meaning on things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following characteristics does a society not possess?

Accepted Answer

A)  People think of themselves as distinct from other societies. 
B)  Members maintain ties of interaction. 
C)  Individuals have a high degree of interdependence among their members. 
D)  Groups resemble society but are similar in size. 
A)  People think of themselves as distinct from other societies. 
B)  Members maintain ties of interaction. 
C)  Individuals have a high degree of interdependence among their members. 
D)  Groups resemble society but are similar in size.

Question 15

Students are expected to spend a lot of time on their studies, but students are also expected to perform some sort of volunteer work and socialize in their residence halls. The result is

Accepted Answer

A)  role strain because of the conflicting expectations associated with being a student. 
B)  anomie because of the sometimes overwhelming stress associated with being a student. 
C)  role conflict because the scholar, community volunteer, and friend roles often conflict. 
D)  role breakdown because of the difficulty in figuring out what should be done at any given time. 
A)  role strain because of the conflicting expectations associated with being a student. 
B)  anomie because of the sometimes overwhelming stress associated with being a student. 
C)  role conflict because the scholar, community volunteer, and friend roles often conflict. 
D)  role breakdown because of the difficulty in figuring out what should be done at any given time.

Question 16

Social institutions cannot be observed directly, but their impact and structure may be seen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Technology has become a social institution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

From a sociological perspective, which of these is not necessarily characteristic of a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interaction is face-to-face. 
B)  Members communicate with each other. 
C)  Members share goals and norms. 
D)  Members possess an awareness of themselves as "we." 
A)  Interaction is face-to-face. 
B)  Members communicate with each other. 
C)  Members share goals and norms. 
D)  Members possess an awareness of themselves as "we."

Question 19

As skills associated with industrialization become obsolete, the transition to postindustrialism results in permanent joblessness for a large number of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In which of the following is Durkheim most interested?

Accepted Answer

A)  How society changes 
B)  The ways that interaction creates innovation 
C)  The role of power in shaping society 
D)  The ways society is held together 
A)  How society changes 
B)  The ways that interaction creates innovation 
C)  The role of power in shaping society 
D)  The ways society is held together

Describe the importance of nonverbal communication, illustrating with two examples from different cultures.

A pastoral society is unlike a forging society because

Define nonverbal communication and discuss two examples of gender differences in nonverbal communication.

In casual conversation, friends stand closer to each other than do strangers.

Are Facebook friends "real" friends? How does Facebook interaction differ from interaction in real life? What are the advantages and disadvantages on Facebook friends?

According to the text, which of the following is true?

Explain Durkheim's conceptualization of the importance of division of labor and why it is studied using the macro-level of analysis..

Discuss Goffman's dramaturgical perspective and explain the role of impression management in the interactive process.

According to the text, social organization

Proxemic communication refers to

Social exchange theory conceptualizes social interaction as

Symbolic interactionists argue that there is no objective reality and that we subjectively impose meaning on things.

Which of the following characteristics does a society not possess?

Students are expected to spend a lot of time on their studies, but students are also expected to perform some sort of volunteer work and socialize in their residence halls. The result is

Social institutions cannot be observed directly, but their impact and structure may be seen.

Technology has become a social institution.

From a sociological perspective, which of these is not necessarily characteristic of a group?

As skills associated with industrialization become obsolete, the transition to postindustrialism results in permanent joblessness for a large number of people.

In which of the following is Durkheim most interested?

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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Exam 5: Social Structure and Social Interaction

Describe the importance of nonverbal communication, illustrating with two examples from different cultures.

A pastoral society is unlike a forging society because

Define nonverbal communication and discuss two examples of gender differences in nonverbal communication.

In casual conversation, friends stand closer to each other than do strangers.

Are Facebook friends "real" friends? How does Facebook interaction differ from interaction in real life? What are the advantages and disadvantages on Facebook friends?

According to the text, which of the following is true?

Explain Durkheim's conceptualization of the importance of division of labor and why it is studied using the macro-level of analysis..

Discuss Goffman's dramaturgical perspective and explain the role of impression management in the interactive process.

According to the text, social organization

Proxemic communication refers to

Social exchange theory conceptualizes social interaction as

Symbolic interactionists argue that there is no objective reality and that we subjectively impose meaning on things.

Which of the following characteristics does a society not possess?

Students are expected to spend a lot of time on their studies, but students are also expected to perform some sort of volunteer work and socialize in their residence halls. The result is

Social institutions cannot be observed directly, but their impact and structure may be seen.

Technology has become a social institution.

From a sociological perspective, which of these is not necessarily characteristic of a group?

As skills associated with industrialization become obsolete, the transition to postindustrialism results in permanent joblessness for a large number of people.

In which of the following is Durkheim most interested?

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

Filters