Exam 2: Group Dynamics, Communication and Social Interaction

It is impossible for individuals to maintain multiple statuses at one given time.

In his seminal work The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, Lawrence Sherman tried to shed light on the nature of social interaction.

Communication comes in two forms: Verbal and nonverbal.

The _________ refers the expected penalties associated with particular crimes.

Jeffrey Reiman discussed how, despite the more severe harms resultant from white collar offenders, society recognizes young, urban, poor, African American males as the "_____________."

The largest number of people in the world speak ___________.

Former U.S. President Gerald Ford was deemed the "Great Communicator" for his ability to inspire many with his words and actions.

Erving Goffman suggests identified two important components of impression management: dramaturgical discipline and dramaturgical _______________.

A homosexual male trying to hide his sexual orientation in a heterosexual environment is engaging in what is often referred to as ___________

___________ refers to the act of becoming aware or apprehending something via the senses.

A police officer's baton, a judge's gavel, and a prison officer's badge are considered forms of non-material culture.

__________ refers to body language, including gestures, facial expressions, eye behavior, and body movements.

The group of individuals who work on a regular basis in a courtroom setting, and have a shared understanding of the anticipated and expected behaviors of others in the courtroom is known as

__________ refers to the learned beliefs, values, norms, behaviors, and material goods that collectively constitute a people's manner of life.

In his discussion of social interaction, Erving Goffman focused on ____________, or a view of social life as a series of dramatic performances like those performed on stage

Most non-English speaking individuals in the United States speak _________.

Proxemics refers to the act of becoming aware or apprehending something via the senses.

Individuals join groups for two primary reasons: to enjoy the company of others and to accomplish goals unattainable by themselves.

It is widely believed by researchers that groups must have a minimum of five members.

____________ refers to the space between the communicator and his/her audience