Question 1

Which of the following statements is consistent with symbolic interactionists' interpretation of human behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human behavior is simply shaped by nature. 
B)  Human behavior is caused by past experiences. 
C)  Human behavior is determined by observed stimuli. 
D)  Human behavior is constantly growing and changing. 
A)  Human behavior is simply shaped by nature. 
B)  Human behavior is caused by past experiences. 
C)  Human behavior is determined by observed stimuli. 
D)  Human behavior is constantly growing and changing.

Question 2

Which statement is true about social interaction, as understood by symbolic interactionlism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It creates an image of the passive determined organism. 
B)  It changes individuals but not the society. 
C)  It means that actors simply influenced by others. 
D)  It is achieved through the use of symbols and language. 
A)  It creates an image of the passive determined organism. 
B)  It changes individuals but not the society. 
C)  It means that actors simply influenced by others. 
D)  It is achieved through the use of symbols and language.

Question 3

Symbolic interactionism views ______ as central to everything humans do.

Accepted Answer

A)  role of self 
B)  self-identity 
C)  social interaction 
D)  primary group 
A)  role of self 
B)  self-identity 
C)  social interaction 
D)  primary group

Question 4

Why is symbolic interactionism critical of social science's emphases on the use of scientific methods? What kind of research does symbolic interactionism value?

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionism is critical of t

Question 5

Which of the following concept is relevant to symbolic interactionism theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning 
B)  social interaction 
C)  social learning 
D)  classical conditioning 
A)  operant conditioning 
B)  social interaction 
C)  social learning 
D)  classical conditioning

Question 6

When playing a soccer game, an 8-year girl knew where everyone was supposed to be on the field and what they were supposed to be doing. She yelled at the coach when she saw the defenders on her team were NOT focusing on defending. According to symbolic interactionlism, the child is in the ______ of the emergence of self.

Accepted Answer

A)  reference group stage 
B)  play stage 
C)  preparatory stage 
D)  game stage 
A)  reference group stage 
B)  play stage 
C)  preparatory stage 
D)  game stage

Question 7

______ is generally credited with the development of the looking glass self concept.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cooley 
B)  Mead 
C)  Goffman 
D)  Weber 
A)  Cooley 
B)  Mead 
C)  Goffman 
D)  Weber

Question 8

Mental health patients who are institutionalized start with at least a portion of citizen rights or freedoms and ends up stripped of almost everything. This can be best explained by which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  face 
B)  stigma 
C)  total institution 
D)  role 
A)  face 
B)  stigma 
C)  total institution 
D)  role

Question 9

This development of self and meaning-making which occurs through social and intrapersonal dialogue is a hallmark of symbolic interactionist thought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

______ was a major symbolic interactionism theorist.

Accepted Answer

A)  Weber 
B)  Mead 
C)  Marx 
D)  Chenault 
A)  Weber 
B)  Mead 
C)  Marx 
D)  Chenault

Question 11

According to the "functional" perspective beginning in the 1920s, it is the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction between the client and the worker that accounts for the process of change 
B)  interaction among different professions that accounts for the process of change 
C)  interaction between the client and the environment that accounts for the process of change 
D)  interaction among different systems that that accounts for the process of change 
A)  interaction between the client and the worker that accounts for the process of change 
B)  interaction among different professions that accounts for the process of change 
C)  interaction between the client and the environment that accounts for the process of change 
D)  interaction among different systems that that accounts for the process of change

Question 12

An American-born-Chinese youth only speaks English at school with her peers and only speaks Chinese at home with her parents. According to symbolic interactionlism, the individual is in the ______ of the emergence of self.

Accepted Answer

A)  reference group stage 
B)  play stage 
C)  preparatory stage 
D)  game stage 
A)  reference group stage 
B)  play stage 
C)  preparatory stage 
D)  game stage

Question 13

In symbolic interactionism, people are at least somewhat free to interact, think, define, and make decisions in the present based on the immediate situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Maintaining a micro and meso focus, symbolic interactionists do NOT critique different forms of stigmatization, e.g., based on race, gender, sexual orientation and sexual expression, ability or religious belief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Goffman, any aspect of an individual's identity that is discredited, rejected or devalued in his/her social context is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  face 
B)  stigma 
C)  total institution 
D)  role 
A)  face 
B)  stigma 
C)  total institution 
D)  role

Which of the following statements is consistent with symbolic interactionists' interpretation of human behavior?

Which statement is true about social interaction, as understood by symbolic interactionlism?

Symbolic interactionism views ______ as central to everything humans do.

Why is symbolic interactionism critical of social science's emphases on the use of scientific methods? What kind of research does symbolic interactionism value?

Which of the following concept is relevant to symbolic interactionism theory?

______ is generally credited with the development of the looking glass self concept.

Mental health patients who are institutionalized start with at least a portion of citizen rights or freedoms and ends up stripped of almost everything. This can be best explained by which of the following concepts?

This development of self and meaning-making which occurs through social and intrapersonal dialogue is a hallmark of symbolic interactionist thought.

______ was a major symbolic interactionism theorist.

According to the "functional" perspective beginning in the 1920s, it is the ______.

An American-born-Chinese youth only speaks English at school with her peers and only speaks Chinese at home with her parents. According to symbolic interactionlism, the individual is in the ______ of the emergence of self.

In symbolic interactionism, people are at least somewhat free to interact, think, define, and make decisions in the present based on the immediate situation.

Maintaining a micro and meso focus, symbolic interactionists do NOT critique different forms of stigmatization, e.g., based on race, gender, sexual orientation and sexual expression, ability or religious belief.

According to Goffman, any aspect of an individual's identity that is discredited, rejected or devalued in his/her social context is called ______.

Introduction to Theory and Its Application to Social Work Practice

Critique of Theory for Use in Social Work Practice

Historical Context

Critical Theories

Psychodynamic Theory

System Theories

Environmental and Ecological Theory in Social Work

Life Span Theories, Family Life Course Theories, and Historical Trauma

Behavior Theory, the Cognitive Turn and the Influence of Mindfulness

Theories of Culture and White Privilege

Empowerment Theory and the Strengths Perspective

Cognitive and Moral Development Theories

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Exam 9: Symbolic Interactionism

Which of the following statements is consistent with symbolic interactionists' interpretation of human behavior?

Which statement is true about social interaction, as understood by symbolic interactionlism?

Symbolic interactionism views ______ as central to everything humans do.

Why is symbolic interactionism critical of social science's emphases on the use of scientific methods? What kind of research does symbolic interactionism value?

Which of the following concept is relevant to symbolic interactionism theory?

______ is generally credited with the development of the looking glass self concept.

Mental health patients who are institutionalized start with at least a portion of citizen rights or freedoms and ends up stripped of almost everything. This can be best explained by which of the following concepts?

This development of self and meaning-making which occurs through social and intrapersonal dialogue is a hallmark of symbolic interactionist thought.

______ was a major symbolic interactionism theorist.

According to the "functional" perspective beginning in the 1920s, it is the ______.

An American-born-Chinese youth only speaks English at school with her peers and only speaks Chinese at home with her parents. According to symbolic interactionlism, the individual is in the ______ of the emergence of self.

In symbolic interactionism, people are at least somewhat free to interact, think, define, and make decisions in the present based on the immediate situation.

Maintaining a micro and meso focus, symbolic interactionists do NOT critique different forms of stigmatization, e.g., based on race, gender, sexual orientation and sexual expression, ability or religious belief.

According to Goffman, any aspect of an individual's identity that is discredited, rejected or devalued in his/her social context is called ______.

Introduction to Theory and Its Application to Social Work Practice

Critique of Theory for Use in Social Work Practice

Historical Context

Critical Theories

Psychodynamic Theory

System Theories

Environmental and Ecological Theory in Social Work

Life Span Theories, Family Life Course Theories, and Historical Trauma

Behavior Theory, the Cognitive Turn and the Influence of Mindfulness

Theories of Culture and White Privilege

Empowerment Theory and the Strengths Perspective

Cognitive and Moral Development Theories

Filters