Question 1

Which of the following helps us to construct reality?

Accepted Answer

A)  social interests 
B)  significant events 
C)  surrounding culture 
D)  our genetic heritage 
E)  personal background 
A)  social interests 
B)  significant events 
C)  surrounding culture 
D)  our genetic heritage 
E)  personal background

Question 2

In his cross-cultural comparisons, Paul Ekman found few similarities in the expression of emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The observation that situations that are defined as real are real in their consequences is called the Durkheim theorem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the term for behaviour expected of someone who holds a particular status?

Accepted Answer

A)  role 
B)  achieved status 
C)  master status 
D)  ascribed status 
E)  social role 
A)  role 
B)  achieved status 
C)  master status 
D)  ascribed status 
E)  social role

Question 5

Being a college student is a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  role. 
B)  achieved status. 
C)  master status. 
D)  ascribed status. 
E)  primary status. 
A)  role. 
B)  achieved status. 
C)  master status. 
D)  ascribed status. 
E)  primary status.

Question 6

A person who becomes a senior citizen acquires a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  role. 
B)  achieved status. 
C)  master status. 
D)  status structure. 
E)  ascribed status. 
A)  role. 
B)  achieved status. 
C)  master status. 
D)  status structure. 
E)  ascribed status.

Question 7

Outside of close relationships, touching is generally something women do to men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Non-verbal communication is easy to control, making it possible to deceive others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the term for the incompatibility among roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  role conflict 
B)  role ambiguity 
C)  role strain 
D)  role exit 
E)  role discrepancy 
A)  role conflict 
B)  role ambiguity 
C)  role strain 
D)  role exit 
E)  role discrepancy

Question 10

Which of the following is true about personal space?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal space is greater in the Middle East than in Canada. 
B)  Personal space is unrelated to social power. 
C)  The elderly have more power over personal space than do the middle-aged. 
D)  A women moving into a man's personal space is likely to be seen as making a sexual overture. 
E)  Men rarely intrude into women's personal space. 
A)  Personal space is greater in the Middle East than in Canada. 
B)  Personal space is unrelated to social power. 
C)  The elderly have more power over personal space than do the middle-aged. 
D)  A women moving into a man's personal space is likely to be seen as making a sexual overture. 
E)  Men rarely intrude into women's personal space.

Question 11

Helping another person to "save face,"or avoid embarrassment, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  diplomacy. 
B)  altruism. 
C)  generosity. 
D)  tact. 
E)  cooperation. 
A)  diplomacy. 
B)  altruism. 
C)  generosity. 
D)  tact. 
E)  cooperation.

Question 12

Using Garfinkel's ethnomethodological approach, write about the assumptions we take for granted in everyday social situations. First, recall a recent conversation you had with a friend or a family member. Write down verbatim (or as close as you can to verbatim) the text of the conversation. Now analyze each of the sentences of the conversation by explaining the assumptions in each sentence. Finally, answer this question: Is conversation possible without assumptions?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will summarize the convers

Question 13

Tact results from the fact that embarrassment causes discomfort for both the presenter and the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Define all the key concepts relevant to statuses and roles: status, master status, ascribed statuses, achieved statuses, role, role conflict, role set, and role strain. Then write about your choice of any three of these concepts as they apply to your own life. For example, what are your ascribed statuses and your achieved statuses, and in what situations have you experienced role strain or role conflict?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include definitions o

Question 15

What we see in a book or a film depends on the assumptions we make about the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Costumes, props, tone of voice, and gestures are all part of our conveyance of information, or our:

Accepted Answer

A)  role set. 
B)  master status. 
C)  performance. 
D)  self. 
E)  status set. 
A)  role set. 
B)  master status. 
C)  performance. 
D)  self. 
E)  status set.

Question 17

The common use of the pronoun "she"to refer to possessions shows the control function of language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true about humour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Topics that lend themselves to double meanings or controversy generate humour. 
B)  There are no areas "off limits" for humour. 
C)  Taking conventional definitions of reality lightly is deviant. 
D)  In spite of the common expression, laughter is not the best medicine. 
E)  Humour only highlights the true nature of the human condition. 
A)  Topics that lend themselves to double meanings or controversy generate humour. 
B)  There are no areas "off limits" for humour. 
C)  Taking conventional definitions of reality lightly is deviant. 
D)  In spite of the common expression, laughter is not the best medicine. 
E)  Humour only highlights the true nature of the human condition.

Question 19

A dramaturgical analysis of a typical physician's office would show which of the following messages?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Medicine is an imprecise science, but I will help you in every way I can." 
B)  "With your permission, we can decide on a course of action." 
C)  "I will help you, but you must allow me to take charge." 
D)  "You are feeling sick, but only you can control your destiny." 
E)  "I'm sorry you're feeling sick, but together we can get through this." 
A)  "Medicine is an imprecise science, but I will help you in every way I can." 
B)  "With your permission, we can decide on a course of action." 
C)  "I will help you, but you must allow me to take charge." 
D)  "You are feeling sick, but only you can control your destiny." 
E)  "I'm sorry you're feeling sick, but together we can get through this."

Question 20

Non-verbal communication refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  body movements. 
B)  printed material. 
C)  written language. 
D)  beliefs assumed to be true by everyone. 
E)  media communications. 
A)  body movements. 
B)  printed material. 
C)  written language. 
D)  beliefs assumed to be true by everyone. 
E)  media communications.

Which of the following helps us to construct reality?

In his cross-cultural comparisons, Paul Ekman found few similarities in the expression of emotions.

The observation that situations that are defined as real are real in their consequences is called the Durkheim theorem.

What is the term for behaviour expected of someone who holds a particular status?

Being a college student is a/an:

A person who becomes a senior citizen acquires a/an:

Outside of close relationships, touching is generally something women do to men.

Non-verbal communication is easy to control, making it possible to deceive others.

What is the term for the incompatibility among roles?

Which of the following is true about personal space?

Helping another person to "save face,"or avoid embarrassment, is called:

Tact results from the fact that embarrassment causes discomfort for both the presenter and the audience.

What we see in a book or a film depends on the assumptions we make about the world.

Costumes, props, tone of voice, and gestures are all part of our conveyance of information, or our:

The common use of the pronoun "she"to refer to possessions shows the control function of language.

Which of the following is true about humour?

A dramaturgical analysis of a typical physician's office would show which of the following messages?

Non-verbal communication refers to:

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

Culture

Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age

Groups and Organizations

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Education, Health, and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

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Exam 4: Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Which of the following helps us to construct reality?

In his cross-cultural comparisons, Paul Ekman found few similarities in the expression of emotions.

The observation that situations that are defined as real are real in their consequences is called the Durkheim theorem.

What is the term for behaviour expected of someone who holds a particular status?

Being a college student is a/an:

A person who becomes a senior citizen acquires a/an:

Outside of close relationships, touching is generally something women do to men.

Non-verbal communication is easy to control, making it possible to deceive others.

What is the term for the incompatibility among roles?

Which of the following is true about personal space?

Helping another person to "save face,"or avoid embarrassment, is called:

Tact results from the fact that embarrassment causes discomfort for both the presenter and the audience.

What we see in a book or a film depends on the assumptions we make about the world.

Costumes, props, tone of voice, and gestures are all part of our conveyance of information, or our:

The common use of the pronoun "she"to refer to possessions shows the control function of language.

Which of the following is true about humour?

A dramaturgical analysis of a typical physician's office would show which of the following messages?

Non-verbal communication refers to:

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

Culture

Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age

Groups and Organizations

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Education, Health, and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

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