Question 1

Which of the following is a factor that can lead to increased group cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A)  shared values 
B)  unique traits 
C)  apathy toward the group 
D)  differing goals 
A)  shared values 
B)  unique traits 
C)  apathy toward the group 
D)  differing goals

Question 2

Which of the following statements about secondary groups is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They involve intimate, face-to-face interaction. 
B)  They tend to be based on specific roles or activities. 
C)  They are usually small and long lasting. 
D)  Their values become fused with members' identities. 
A)  They involve intimate, face-to-face interaction. 
B)  They tend to be based on specific roles or activities. 
C)  They are usually small and long lasting. 
D)  Their values become fused with members' identities.

Question 3

The Twenty Statements Test asks respondents to make twenty true statements about themselves that begin with the phrase "I am." Why is this test discussed in a chapter about social groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was developed to measure the extent to which individuals follow the norms of their primary groups. 
B)  It helps sociologists understand the extent to which group norms constrain individuals. 
C)  It helps to map social networks by establishing what social ties exist between people. 
D)  It was developed to measure the extent to which we base our identity on membership in groups. 
A)  It was developed to measure the extent to which individuals follow the norms of their primary groups. 
B)  It helps sociologists understand the extent to which group norms constrain individuals. 
C)  It helps to map social networks by establishing what social ties exist between people. 
D)  It was developed to measure the extent to which we base our identity on membership in groups.

Question 4

Why is sociologist George Ritzer critical of what he calls the McDonaldization of society?

Accepted Answer

Ritzer is concerned that the hyperration

Question 5

Many sociologists have worried that the modern economy demands both geographic and occupational mobility,which in turn means bureaucratic organizations have become the norm.What sort of groups might become weaker or strained if people have to move frequently throughout their lives for work?

Accepted Answer

A)  crowds 
B)  secondary groups 
C)  categories 
D)  primary groups 
A)  crowds 
B)  secondary groups 
C)  categories 
D)  primary groups

Question 6

Which of the following would be considered a group in the sociological sense?

Accepted Answer

A)  a collection of sightseers at a tourist attraction 
B)  a high school chess club 
C)  a gathering at a crime scene 
D)  a line at the grocery store 
A)  a collection of sightseers at a tourist attraction 
B)  a high school chess club 
C)  a gathering at a crime scene 
D)  a line at the grocery store

Question 7

In terms of job leads and social networks,how are men's networks different from women's?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are more likely to hear about quality job openings if their social networks are composed of more women than men. 
B)  Women are less likely to hear about quality job openings if their social networks are composed of more women than men. 
C)  Men are less likely to hear about quality job openings if their social networks are composed of more men than women. 
D)  Women are less likely to hear about quality job openings if their social networks are composed of more men than women. 
A)  Women are more likely to hear about quality job openings if their social networks are composed of more women than men. 
B)  Women are less likely to hear about quality job openings if their social networks are composed of more women than men. 
C)  Men are less likely to hear about quality job openings if their social networks are composed of more men than women. 
D)  Women are less likely to hear about quality job openings if their social networks are composed of more men than women.

Question 8

Would the test you are now taking have been produced twice as fast if two people worked together to create it rather than if one person wrote it? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.According to social psyc

Question 9

What does George Ritzer mean by "the McDonaldization of society"?

Accepted Answer

Ritzer coined this phrase to describe ho

Question 10

Describe the three types of conformity that can result from peer pressure.

Accepted Answer

Social psychologists argue that social i

Question 11

The definition of what constitutes a group is being transformed as a result of new technology and the Digital Age.Which of the following is evidence of this?

Accepted Answer

A)  websites 
B)  Reddit subgroups 
C)  self-help groups 
D)  civic groups 
A)  websites 
B)  Reddit subgroups 
C)  self-help groups 
D)  civic groups

Question 12

According to Robert Putnam,what does the decline in bowling leagues indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in anomie and decline in collective bonds 
B)  a shift from secondary groups to primary groups 
C)  the increasing irrelevance of reference groups 
D)  a decline in physical exercise and increase in inactive lifestyles due to electronic media 
A)  an increase in anomie and decline in collective bonds 
B)  a shift from secondary groups to primary groups 
C)  the increasing irrelevance of reference groups 
D)  a decline in physical exercise and increase in inactive lifestyles due to electronic media

Question 13

Mark Granovetter has argued that the people you know best are likely to possess only information you already have.This is why he believed that when looking for employment,it is advantageous to have

Accepted Answer

A)  a commitment to hard work and determination to succeed. 
B)  casual acquaintances who are connected to different social networks. 
C)  a prestigious education in order to gain access to lucrative occupations. 
D)  a high degree of cultural and social capital. 
A)  a commitment to hard work and determination to succeed. 
B)  casual acquaintances who are connected to different social networks. 
C)  a prestigious education in order to gain access to lucrative occupations. 
D)  a high degree of cultural and social capital.

Question 14

Émile Durkheim worried that individuals would feel less and less connected to groups in an increasingly fragmented modern world,which would lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  the rise of hate groups. 
B)  a need for new types of etiquette. 
C)  anomie or normlessness. 
D)  unemployment. 
A)  the rise of hate groups. 
B)  a need for new types of etiquette. 
C)  anomie or normlessness. 
D)  unemployment.

Question 15

What do sociologists call patterns of interaction between groups and individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  rationalization 
B)  group dynamics 
C)  in-group solidarity 
D)  anomie 
A)  rationalization 
B)  group dynamics 
C)  in-group solidarity 
D)  anomie

Question 16

A nightclub has several types of employees,each with a specialized task.Bartenders make drinks,bouncers check identification,bussers clear away used glasses,and so on.Unlike the other employees,bouncers can get their friends in for free.In many ways,the club is a bureaucracy,but there is at least one significant element of bureaucratic organization missing.What is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  specialization 
B)  hierarchy 
C)  formal written communication 
D)  impersonality 
A)  specialization 
B)  hierarchy 
C)  formal written communication 
D)  impersonality

Question 17

How might strong identification with,and loyalty to,an in-group result in discrimination against members of an out-group?

Accepted Answer

Social cohesion and loyalty can intensif

Question 18

What kind of power is a football coach wielding when he threatens to kick a player off the team unless the player works harder?

Accepted Answer

A)  influential power 
B)  coercive power 
C)  bureaucratic power 
D)  charismatic authority 
A)  influential power 
B)  coercive power 
C)  bureaucratic power 
D)  charismatic authority

Question 19

To what type of group does an individual belong if the members are mostly anonymous to one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  a secondary group 
B)  a primary group 
C)  a crowd 
D)  a social network 
A)  a secondary group 
B)  a primary group 
C)  a crowd 
D)  a social network

Question 20

The sociologist Joseph Conti studied the World Trade Organization as a social network.According to Conti,how is power measured within this type of social network?

Accepted Answer

A)  The most powerful members most often win their disputes with other members. 
B)  The most powerful members have the most connections to other members. 
C)  The most powerful members are involved in the fewest disputes with other members. 
D)  The most powerful members most often change the minds of other members. 
A)  The most powerful members most often win their disputes with other members. 
B)  The most powerful members have the most connections to other members. 
C)  The most powerful members are involved in the fewest disputes with other members. 
D)  The most powerful members most often change the minds of other members.

Which of the following is a factor that can lead to increased group cohesion?

Which of the following statements about secondary groups is true?

The Twenty Statements Test asks respondents to make twenty true statements about themselves that begin with the phrase "I am." Why is this test discussed in a chapter about social groups?

Why is sociologist George Ritzer critical of what he calls the McDonaldization of society?

Many sociologists have worried that the modern economy demands both geographic and occupational mobility,which in turn means bureaucratic organizations have become the norm.What sort of groups might become weaker or strained if people have to move frequently throughout their lives for work?

Which of the following would be considered a group in the sociological sense?

In terms of job leads and social networks,how are men's networks different from women's?

Would the test you are now taking have been produced twice as fast if two people worked together to create it rather than if one person wrote it? Explain.

What does George Ritzer mean by "the McDonaldization of society"?

Describe the three types of conformity that can result from peer pressure.

The definition of what constitutes a group is being transformed as a result of new technology and the Digital Age.Which of the following is evidence of this?

According to Robert Putnam,what does the decline in bowling leagues indicate?

Mark Granovetter has argued that the people you know best are likely to possess only information you already have.This is why he believed that when looking for employment,it is advantageous to have

Émile Durkheim worried that individuals would feel less and less connected to groups in an increasingly fragmented modern world,which would lead to

What do sociologists call patterns of interaction between groups and individuals?

How might strong identification with,and loyalty to,an in-group result in discrimination against members of an out-group?

What kind of power is a football coach wielding when he threatens to kick a player off the team unless the player works harder?

To what type of group does an individual belong if the members are mostly anonymous to one another?

The sociologist Joseph Conti studied the World Trade Organization as a social network.According to Conti,how is power measured within this type of social network?

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Exam 5: Separate and Together: Life in Group

Which of the following is a factor that can lead to increased group cohesion?

Which of the following statements about secondary groups is true?

The Twenty Statements Test asks respondents to make twenty true statements about themselves that begin with the phrase "I am." Why is this test discussed in a chapter about social groups?

Why is sociologist George Ritzer critical of what he calls the McDonaldization of society?

Many sociologists have worried that the modern economy demands both geographic and occupational mobility,which in turn means bureaucratic organizations have become the norm.What sort of groups might become weaker or strained if people have to move frequently throughout their lives for work?

Which of the following would be considered a group in the sociological sense?

In terms of job leads and social networks,how are men's networks different from women's?

Would the test you are now taking have been produced twice as fast if two people worked together to create it rather than if one person wrote it? Explain.

What does George Ritzer mean by "the McDonaldization of society"?

Describe the three types of conformity that can result from peer pressure.

The definition of what constitutes a group is being transformed as a result of new technology and the Digital Age.Which of the following is evidence of this?

According to Robert Putnam,what does the decline in bowling leagues indicate?

Mark Granovetter has argued that the people you know best are likely to possess only information you already have.This is why he believed that when looking for employment,it is advantageous to have

Émile Durkheim worried that individuals would feel less and less connected to groups in an increasingly fragmented modern world,which would lead to

What do sociologists call patterns of interaction between groups and individuals?

How might strong identification with,and loyalty to,an in-group result in discrimination against members of an out-group?

What kind of power is a football coach wielding when he threatens to kick a player off the team unless the player works harder?

To what type of group does an individual belong if the members are mostly anonymous to one another?

The sociologist Joseph Conti studied the World Trade Organization as a social network.According to Conti,how is power measured within this type of social network?

Sociology and the Real World

Studying Social Life: Sociology Research Methods

Culture

Socialization,Interaction,and the Self

Deviance

Social Class: The Structure of Inequalit

Race and Ethnicity As Lived Experience

Constructing Gender and Sexuality

Social Institutions: Politics,Education,and Religion

The Economy and Work

Life at Home: Families and Relationships

Leisure and Media

Health and Illness

Populations,Cities,and the Environment

Social Change

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