Question 1

Identify a social group of which you are a member and then show how that group satisfies the sociological criteria for groups.

Accepted Answer

I am a member of a book club, and this s

Question 2

_____ is an established position in a social structure that carries with it a degree of social rank or value.

Accepted Answer

A)  Status 
B)  Occupation 
C)  Role 
D)  Role set 
A)  Status 
B)  Occupation 
C)  Role 
D)  Role set

Question 3

Research on the importance of attractiveness in human interactions indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  standards of attractiveness vary among cultures and among subcultures in the same society. 
B)  its significance is overrated in terms of whom we form relationships with. 
C)  attractiveness affects whom we are attracted to but not how we judge people. 
D)  people considered unattractive are generally thought of in very positive terms. 
A)  standards of attractiveness vary among cultures and among subcultures in the same society. 
B)  its significance is overrated in terms of whom we form relationships with. 
C)  attractiveness affects whom we are attracted to but not how we judge people. 
D)  people considered unattractive are generally thought of in very positive terms.

Question 4

Every time he spends semester breaks at home, Sam's very traditional mother asks when she will be able to tell their large extended family there will soon be a wedding. Sam, who is extremely busy with schoolwork and isn't all that socially active, sometimes wonders as well. He very much wants to get married and have a family. One thing Sam should keep in mind is that

Accepted Answer

A)  attraction to others is not subject to scientific prediction. 
B)  absence makes the heart grow fonder; we tend to find those who live farther away from us more attractive. 
C)  close proximity is one of the determinants of attraction between people. 
D)  people tend to fear too much personal disclosure when communicating online. 
A)  attraction to others is not subject to scientific prediction. 
B)  absence makes the heart grow fonder; we tend to find those who live farther away from us more attractive. 
C)  close proximity is one of the determinants of attraction between people. 
D)  people tend to fear too much personal disclosure when communicating online.

Question 5

Explain the differences between preindustrial and industrial societies in terms of economic and social organization, illustrating with examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Preindustrial societies were primarily a

Question 6

The dramatic social inequities and rigid caste system associated with _____ societies may include slavery.

Accepted Answer

A)  foraging 
B)  pastoral 
C)  horticultural 
D)  agricultural 
A)  foraging 
B)  pastoral 
C)  horticultural 
D)  agricultural

Question 7

Which of the following statuses demonstrate that it is difficult to draw a firm line between ascribed and achieved statuses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupation and education 
B)  Social class and gender 
C)  Age and occupation 
D)  Being a parent and being a student 
A)  Occupation and education 
B)  Social class and gender 
C)  Age and occupation 
D)  Being a parent and being a student

Question 8

Ethnic conflict is most likely within _____ societies and between _____ societies.

Accepted Answer

A)  gesellschaft ; gemeinschaft 
B)  gemeinschaft ; gesellschaft 
C)  mechanical; organic 
D)  traditional; contemporary 
A)  gesellschaft ; gemeinschaft 
B)  gemeinschaft ; gesellschaft 
C)  mechanical; organic 
D)  traditional; contemporary

Question 9

From a sociological perspective, what is the relationship between culture and society?

Accepted Answer

A)  The members of a society share a culture to some extent. 
B)  A society is much larger and more widespread than culture. 
C)  A society involves social interaction; culture does not. 
D)  Culture is a subset of society. 
A)  The members of a society share a culture to some extent. 
B)  A society is much larger and more widespread than culture. 
C)  A society involves social interaction; culture does not. 
D)  Culture is a subset of society.

Question 10

Explain the principle of the social construction of reality and illustrate with an example from your own life.

Accepted Answer

The principle of the social construction

Question 11

The social construction of reality is most closely associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist theory. 
B)  conflict theory. 
C)  symbolic interaction theory. 
D)  equilibrium theory. 
A)  functionalist theory. 
B)  conflict theory. 
C)  symbolic interaction theory. 
D)  equilibrium theory.

Question 12

Which of these types of society has the greatest amount of social differentiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foraging 
B)  Pastoral 
C)  Agricultural 
D)  Horticultural 
A)  Foraging 
B)  Pastoral 
C)  Agricultural 
D)  Horticultural

Question 13

Which of the following is false as it relates to social interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Everyday behaviors are shaped by society. 
B)  Most behaviors are inherently positive or negative, regardless of the situation. 
C)  The cultural context is important in determining the meaning of a behavior. 
D)  An action that is positive in one culture may be negative in another. 
A)  Everyday behaviors are shaped by society. 
B)  Most behaviors are inherently positive or negative, regardless of the situation. 
C)  The cultural context is important in determining the meaning of a behavior. 
D)  An action that is positive in one culture may be negative in another.

Question 14

Sociologist Arlie Hochschild's concept of "the second shift" is discussed in the text as an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a role set. 
B)  role conflict. 
C)  role strain. 
D)  taking the role of the other. 
A)  a role set. 
B)  role conflict. 
C)  role strain. 
D)  taking the role of the other.

Question 15

As the world becomes more crowded and structured, humans have less of a need for affiliation with other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Faisal describes himself as a 42-year-old man. Faisal is describing his _____ status.

Accepted Answer

A)  ascribed 
B)  achieved 
C)  assumed 
D)  acquired 
A)  ascribed 
B)  achieved 
C)  assumed 
D)  acquired

Question 17

In order for a group, as sociologists use the term, to exist, there must be face-to-face interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which statement about gender is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender is the result of biology. 
B)  People enact their gender through behaviors and appearance. 
C)  Gender is solely an ascribed status. 
D)  Gender and sex mean the same thing. 
A)  Gender is the result of biology. 
B)  People enact their gender through behaviors and appearance. 
C)  Gender is solely an ascribed status. 
D)  Gender and sex mean the same thing.

Identify a social group of which you are a member and then show how that group satisfies the sociological criteria for groups.

_____ is an established position in a social structure that carries with it a degree of social rank or value.

Research on the importance of attractiveness in human interactions indicates that

Explain the differences between preindustrial and industrial societies in terms of economic and social organization, illustrating with examples of each.

The dramatic social inequities and rigid caste system associated with _____ societies may include slavery.

Which of the following statuses demonstrate that it is difficult to draw a firm line between ascribed and achieved statuses?

Ethnic conflict is most likely within _ societies and between _ societies.

From a sociological perspective, what is the relationship between culture and society?

Explain the principle of the social construction of reality and illustrate with an example from your own life.

The social construction of reality is most closely associated with

Which of these types of society has the greatest amount of social differentiation?

Which of the following is false as it relates to social interaction?

Sociologist Arlie Hochschild's concept of "the second shift" is discussed in the text as an example of

As the world becomes more crowded and structured, humans have less of a need for affiliation with other people.

Faisal describes himself as a 42-year-old man. Faisal is describing his _____ status.

In order for a group, as sociologists use the term, to exist, there must be face-to-face interaction.

Which statement about gender is accurate?

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

Identify a social group of which you are a member and then show how that group satisfies the sociological criteria for groups.

_____ is an established position in a social structure that carries with it a degree of social rank or value.

Research on the importance of attractiveness in human interactions indicates that

Explain the differences between preindustrial and industrial societies in terms of economic and social organization, illustrating with examples of each.

The dramatic social inequities and rigid caste system associated with _____ societies may include slavery.

Which of the following statuses demonstrate that it is difficult to draw a firm line between ascribed and achieved statuses?

Ethnic conflict is most likely within _____ societies and between _____ societies.

From a sociological perspective, what is the relationship between culture and society?

Explain the principle of the social construction of reality and illustrate with an example from your own life.

The social construction of reality is most closely associated with

Which of these types of society has the greatest amount of social differentiation?

Which of the following is false as it relates to social interaction?

Sociologist Arlie Hochschild's concept of "the second shift" is discussed in the text as an example of

As the world becomes more crowded and structured, humans have less of a need for affiliation with other people.

Faisal describes himself as a 42-year-old man. Faisal is describing his _____ status.

In order for a group, as sociologists use the term, to exist, there must be face-to-face interaction.

Which statement about gender is accurate?

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

Ethnic conflict is most likely within _ societies and between _ societies.