Question 1

The concept of "groupthink" was developed by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Solomon Asch 
B) Stanley Milgram 
C) Irving Janis 
D) Georg Simmel

Question 2

Which society is characterized as being the most egalitarian and nomadic, consisting of 25 to 40 members?

Accepted Answer

A) the horticultural society 
B) the pastoral society 
C) the hunting and gathering society 
D) the agricultural society

Question 3

The domestication revolution was the immediate stimulus for the advent of the agricultural society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the social changes that resulted from the invention of the plow.

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Question 5

A group characterized by intimate, long-term, face-to-face association and cooperation is referred to as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) secondary group 
B) clique 
C) primary group 
D) community

Question 6

Discuss the five social revolutions and their causes.

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Question 7

Why did the creation of the industrial society lead to greater social inequality?

Accepted Answer

A) Class differences were minimized which created greater opportunity. 
B) The new technology was far more efficient than anything that preceded it, leading to larger surpluses and greater inequality. 
C) Democracies replaced monarchies and dictatorships encouraged capitalism. 
D) Intellectual capability increased with advances in science and technology.

Question 8

Primary groups are fundamental in forming the social nature and ideals of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As the size of a group decreases, the likelihood for diffusion of responsibility also decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the key feature of postindustrial societies as it relates to the work force?

Accepted Answer

A) The production of durable goods such as automobiles, refrigerators, and washing machines is the emphasis. 
B) High-efficiency production of food and fiber products is most prevalent. 
C) The transmission and use of information services dominates the work force. 
D) Leisure time activities are the primary product of the society.

Question 11

Why are secondary groups essential to the functioning of society?

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Question 12

What are the three leadership styles?

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Question 13

Leaders tend to be more talkative and express greater determination and self-confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Milgram's experiment involving the "small world phenomenon" utilized two groups. He referred to these two groups as the ________ and the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) in-group; out-group 
B) starters; targets 
C) givers; takers 
D) primary; secondary

Question 15

There are New York Yankee fans in every state in America, throughout Canada, and in nations all over the world. Sociologically, which concept best describes these fans?

Accepted Answer

A) They are a group. 
B) They are a social group. 
C) They are an aggregate. 
D) They are a category.

Question 16

How do social networks perpetuate inequality?

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Question 17

Discuss the consequences of dividing our world into in-groups and out-groups.

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Question 18

The dawn of civilization is most associated with the advent of the agricultural society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How groups influence individuals and how individuals affect groups is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the Hawthorne Effect 
B) social solidarity 
C) group dynamics 
D) small group phenomenon

Question 20

Discuss groupthink. Although usually criticized, in what situations would the concept of groupthink be beneficial?

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Exam 5: Societies to Social Networks

The concept of "groupthink" was developed by ________.

Which society is characterized as being the most egalitarian and nomadic, consisting of 25 to 40 members?

The domestication revolution was the immediate stimulus for the advent of the agricultural society.

Describe the social changes that resulted from the invention of the plow.

A group characterized by intimate, long-term, face-to-face association and cooperation is referred to as a ________.

Discuss the five social revolutions and their causes.

Why did the creation of the industrial society lead to greater social inequality?

Primary groups are fundamental in forming the social nature and ideals of the individual.

As the size of a group decreases, the likelihood for diffusion of responsibility also decreases.

What is the key feature of postindustrial societies as it relates to the work force?

Why are secondary groups essential to the functioning of society?

What are the three leadership styles?

Leaders tend to be more talkative and express greater determination and self-confidence.

Milgram's experiment involving the "small world phenomenon" utilized two groups. He referred to these two groups as the and the .

There are New York Yankee fans in every state in America, throughout Canada, and in nations all over the world. Sociologically, which concept best describes these fans?

How do social networks perpetuate inequality?

Discuss the consequences of dividing our world into in-groups and out-groups.

The dawn of civilization is most associated with the advent of the agricultural society.

How groups influence individuals and how individuals affect groups is referred to as ________.

Discuss groupthink. Although usually criticized, in what situations would the concept of groupthink be beneficial?