Exam 4: Social Structure and Social Interaction

The term _________ is used to refer to societies in which people share a close personal bond with most of the people around them.

Everyday social interaction is guided by roles.

The institutions in a society may be analyzed separately because each functions independently of any others.

Agricultural societies are distinguished from horticultural societies in that they:

The authors of your text conclude that the only effective way to treat alcoholism among Native American Indians is to:

Bill admits that it was wrong to kiss another woman while his significant other was out of town,but says he just couldn't help it; he has a weakness for beautiful women and couldn't resist.This is an example of:

Each institution can be seen as providing a solution to a universal problem.Community coordination and defense are supplied by:

Adam stole a package of salami from the grocery store but claims he did so because,as a father,his first responsibility is to feed his hungry children.This is an example of:

What is the difference between industrial and postindustrial society?

The idea that each institution affects and is affected by the norms and values of other institutions is known as:

Being a mother is no guarantee that a woman will fulfill the duties and obligations associated with motherhood.This illustrates that social structures do not always work in practice because:

A sociological approach to the problem of alcoholism and drug abuse would begin with the question:

The basic building blocks of society are:

What is a frame?

Steve and his friends ordered a pizza.Knowing that pizza gives him gas,Steve explains and apologizes for it before the pizza arrives.This is referred to as:

Which of the following is a general strategy used to manage one's identity?

A social position that is fixed by birth or inheritance is called:

According to the text,if sociologists want to understand society and social problems,they must look at:

In very simple societies:

People can be "themselves" in the back region.