Question 1

Which of the following is likely to play a part in the reality that we construct through social interaction?

Accepted Answer

A) social class background 
B) the country we live in 
C) our ethnicity 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) social class background 
B) the country we live in 
C) our ethnicity 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 2

Because men typically have more power in daily interactions than women,they are more likely to intrude on the personal space of women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which concept refers to a social position that is assumed voluntarily and that reflects a significant measure of personal ability and effort?

Accepted Answer

A) active role 
B) master status 
C) ascribed status 
D) achieved status 
A) active role 
B) master status 
C) ascribed status 
D) achieved status

Question 4

A "role set" refers to all the roles a person has over the course of a lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Being a professional baseball player is mostly an achieved status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What makes something funny? Explain the foundation of humor and what is involved in "getting" a joke.

Accepted Answer

Humor is a complex and subjective concep

Question 7

Shawna is an excellent artist,but as a mother she feels that she cannot work and devote enough time to her family.She is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) role conflict. 
B) role strain. 
C) role ambiguity. 
D) role exit. 
A) role conflict. 
B) role strain. 
C) role ambiguity. 
D) role exit.

Question 8

Akbar is an honor student.In sociological terms,being an honor student is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) role conflict 
B) master status 
C) ascribed status 
D) achieved status 
A) role conflict 
B) master status 
C) ascribed status 
D) achieved status

Question 9

According to Erving Goffman,we engage in a _____ when we use costumes,props,tone of voice,and gestures to convey information to others.

Accepted Answer

A) role 
B) performance 
C) status 
D) self 
A) role 
B) performance 
C) status 
D) self

Question 10

Nonverbal communication is communication using body movements,gestures,and facial expressions instead of speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

People create reality through their social interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The global map in thisCHAPTER of the text shows that,in general,when a nation's income level is low,the share of housework for women increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In everyday conversation,men tend to maintain more eye contact than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Smiling and making polite remarks to people we do not like is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) making another feel embarrassment. 
B) exercising power over another. 
C) idealizing a personal performance. 
D) losing face. 
A) making another feel embarrassment. 
B) exercising power over another. 
C) idealizing a personal performance. 
D) losing face.

Question 15

Explain the basic approach called dramaturgical analysis.From this point of view,explain how we engage in the "presentation of self."

Accepted Answer

Dramaturgical analysis is a sociological

Question 16

The Thomas theorem states that situations defined as real are real in their consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Based on research around the world,Paul Ekman concludes that people everywhere have how many basic emotions?

Accepted Answer

A) six 
B) three 
C) one 
D) None of these is correct;emotions vary from culture to culture. 
A) six 
B) three 
C) one 
D) None of these is correct;emotions vary from culture to culture.

Question 18

Based on research around the world,Paul Ekman concludes that people everywhere express how many basic emotions?

Accepted Answer

A) six 
B) three 
C) one 
D) None of these is correct;there are no basic emotions. 
A) six 
B) three 
C) one 
D) None of these is correct;there are no basic emotions.

Question 19

The English language often treats as ______ whatever has greater value,power,or importance.

Accepted Answer

A) gender-free 
B) feminine 
C) masculine 
D) humorous 
A) gender-free 
B) feminine 
C) masculine 
D) humorous

Question 20

The English language often treats whatever has greater value,force,or significance as

Accepted Answer

A) gender-free. 
B) feminine. 
C) masculine. 
D) humorous. 
A) gender-free. 
B) feminine. 
C) masculine. 
D) humorous.

Which of the following is likely to play a part in the reality that we construct through social interaction?

Because men typically have more power in daily interactions than women,they are more likely to intrude on the personal space of women.

Which concept refers to a social position that is assumed voluntarily and that reflects a significant measure of personal ability and effort?

A "role set" refers to all the roles a person has over the course of a lifetime.

Being a professional baseball player is mostly an achieved status.

What makes something funny? Explain the foundation of humor and what is involved in "getting" a joke.

Shawna is an excellent artist,but as a mother she feels that she cannot work and devote enough time to her family.She is experiencing

Akbar is an honor student.In sociological terms,being an honor student is an example of which of the following?

According to Erving Goffman,we engage in a _____ when we use costumes,props,tone of voice,and gestures to convey information to others.

Nonverbal communication is communication using body movements,gestures,and facial expressions instead of speech.

People create reality through their social interaction.

The global map in thisCHAPTER of the text shows that,in general,when a nation's income level is low,the share of housework for women increases.

In everyday conversation,men tend to maintain more eye contact than women.

Smiling and making polite remarks to people we do not like is an example of

Explain the basic approach called dramaturgical analysis.From this point of view,explain how we engage in the "presentation of self."

The Thomas theorem states that situations defined as real are real in their consequences.

Based on research around the world,Paul Ekman concludes that people everywhere have how many basic emotions?

Based on research around the world,Paul Ekman concludes that people everywhere express how many basic emotions?

The English language often treats as ______ whatever has greater value,power,or importance.

The English language often treats whatever has greater value,force,or significance as

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Exam 4: Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Which of the following is likely to play a part in the reality that we construct through social interaction?

Because men typically have more power in daily interactions than women,they are more likely to intrude on the personal space of women.

Which concept refers to a social position that is assumed voluntarily and that reflects a significant measure of personal ability and effort?

A "role set" refers to all the roles a person has over the course of a lifetime.

Being a professional baseball player is mostly an achieved status.

What makes something funny? Explain the foundation of humor and what is involved in "getting" a joke.

Shawna is an excellent artist,but as a mother she feels that she cannot work and devote enough time to her family.She is experiencing

Akbar is an honor student.In sociological terms,being an honor student is an example of which of the following?

According to Erving Goffman,we engage in a _____ when we use costumes,props,tone of voice,and gestures to convey information to others.

Nonverbal communication is communication using body movements,gestures,and facial expressions instead of speech.

People create reality through their social interaction.

The global map in thisCHAPTER of the text shows that,in general,when a nation's income level is low,the share of housework for women increases.

In everyday conversation,men tend to maintain more eye contact than women.

Smiling and making polite remarks to people we do not like is an example of

Explain the basic approach called dramaturgical analysis.From this point of view,explain how we engage in the "presentation of self."

The Thomas theorem states that situations defined as real are real in their consequences.

Based on research around the world,Paul Ekman concludes that people everywhere have how many basic emotions?

Based on research around the world,Paul Ekman concludes that people everywhere express how many basic emotions?

The English language often treats as ______ whatever has greater value,power,or importance.

The English language often treats whatever has greater value,force,or significance as

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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