Exam 5: Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Andrew meets his girlfriend in an airport terminal coffee shop after being apart for the past three months. They will most likely communicate within:

Krista's group of college friends is considered a(n) __________ group because they have a strong sense of loyalty to one another, they care deeply about each other, and they receive intrinsic value from belonging.

Using the turn signal to let the drivers around you know that you are turning left is an example of obeying a social norm.

Social distance is the distance most public figures use for addressing others, especially in formal settings.

Working toward accomplishing a goal or a task often motivates secondary groups.

Durkheim's concept of anomie refers to a:

Isabella is a good student; she attends sociology class, does well in her other studies, and would never break a campus rule. Unfortunately, her brother Craig is addicted to drugs, steals from their mother, and lives on the streets. One day, Craig calls Isabella and asks her to let him stay in her dorm. Isabella knows that visitors are not allowed in the dormitory, but she wants to help her brother. According to role theorists, Isabella is feeling:

Touching, embracing, and kissing are indicators of personal distance.

Roman's fellow factory workers are considered a(n) __________ group because they are a large, task-oriented group who focuses on achieving a specific goal.

__________ refer to new approaches that have developed to deal with some of the dysfunctions of bureaucracy.

To correct some of the dysfunctions caused by bureaucracy, The Sociology Company makes all decisions as a group, emphasizes cooperation, and uses personal appeals to ensure that everyone participates in problem solving. The Sociology Company is a(n) __________ organization.

Maria interviews Eric for an entry-level position at the firm where she works. According to Edward Hall, the two will most likely sit at a(n) __________ distance from one another.

Durkheim found that personal despair always motivates suicide.

Dan is on a first date with a woman. They do not know each other and Dan, an adept sociology student, wonders which of the four social distances to maintain while at the art exhibit. Which distance should Dan use? Why?

Researchers find that words make up less than 35% of the emotional content of a message.

Which of the following is an example of individuals and macro-level organizations interacting?

Others assign one to a master status, so it is unlikely to affect an individual's self-concept.

At home or with close friends with whom we are more intimate, we engage in front-stage behavior.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a group?

Compare and contrast role strain and role conflict. Provide an example of each.