Question 1

__________ is the state of being part insider and part outsider in the social structure. Sociologist Robert Park coined this term to refer to persons (such as immigrants) who simultaneously share the life and traditions of two distinct groups.

Accepted Answer

A) Alienation 
B) Stigmatization 
C) Social marginality 
D) Anomie

Question 2

__________ theorists maintain that in capitalistic societies, where a few people control the labor of many, the social structure reflects a system of relationships of domination among categories of people (for example, owner-worker and employer-employee).

Accepted Answer

A) Premodern 
B) Symbolic interactionist 
C) Functionalist 
D) Conflict

Question 3

In relation to stability and change in societies, describe sociologist Ferdinand Tonnies' Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft approach.

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Question 4

Statuses are distinguished by the manner in which we acquire them. A(n) __________ status is a social position conferred at birth or received involuntarily later in life, based on attributes over which the individual has little or no control, such as race/ethnicity, age, and gender.

Accepted Answer

A) achieved 
B) central 
C) ascribed 
D) universal

Question 5

Discuss the functional and conflict views on social institutions.

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Question 6

Explain what is meant by the sociology of emotions and describe sociologist Arlie Hochschild's contribution to this area of study.

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Question 7

Although thousands of new students arrive on college campuses each year to occupy the __________ of first-year student, the position of being a college student and the expectations attached have remained relatively unchanged for the past century.

Accepted Answer

A) label 
B) status 
C) role 
D) class

Question 8

A carpenter (employee) hired to remodel a kitchen is not expected to sit down uninvited and join the family (employer) for dinner. This is an example of a __________.

Accepted Answer

A) value 
B) role 
C) position 
D) character

Question 9

__________ is/are the process(es) by which people act toward or respond to other people and is the foundation for all relationships and groups in society.

Accepted Answer

A) Response patterns 
B) Social interaction 
C) Psychological behavior 
D) Structurally patterned behavior

Question 10

__________ gives us the ability to interpret the social situations we encounter. For example, we expect our families to care for us, our schools to educate us, and our police to protect us.

Accepted Answer

A) Social interaction 
B) Structurally patterned behavior 
C) Social structure 
D) Group interaction

Question 11

From the __________ perspective, U. S. government policies in urban areas have benefited some people but exacerbated the problems of others. Urban renewal and transportation projects have caused the destruction of low-cost housing and put large numbers of people "on the street."

Accepted Answer

A) postmodern 
B) functionalist 
C) conflict 
D) symbolic interactionist

Question 12

All of the following are examples of __________: the family, religion, education, the economy, the government (politics), mass media, sports, science and medicine, and the military.

Accepted Answer

A) social institutions 
B) working groups 
C) informal organizations 
D) social associations

Question 13

The transfer of information between persons without the use of words is referred to as __________. It includes not only visual cues (gestures, appearances) but also vocal features (inflection, volume, pitch) and environmental factors (use of space, position) that affect meanings.

Accepted Answer

A) on-stage dramatization 
B) nonverbal communication 
C) emotional interaction 
D) back-stage implication

Question 14

Discuss the various aspects of roles as a component of social structure.

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Question 15

We act on reality as we see it. Sociologists describe this process as the __________, meaning that we analyze a social context in which we find ourselves, determine what is in our best interest, and adjust our attitudes and actions accordingly.

Accepted Answer

A) reality impression 
B) definition of the situation 
C) interactionist dialogue 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 16

When __________ occurs, we may feel pulled in different directions. We may prioritize our roles and first complete the one we consider to be most important. Or we may compartmentalize our lives and "insulate" our various roles.

Accepted Answer

A) role ambiguity 
B) role alienation 
C) role performance 
D) role conflict

Question 17

Social interaction is the process by which people act toward or respond to other people and is the foundation for all relationships and groups in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Historically for men, occupation has usually been the most common __________. Occupation provides important clues to a person's educational level, income, and family background.

Accepted Answer

A) valued status 
B) achieved status 
C) master status 
D) ascribed status

Question 19

Occupying the status of a college student means that one's behavior will include attending class, completing assignments, and devoting a lot of time to personal enrichment through academic study. This behavior is referred to as a __________.

Accepted Answer

A) position 
B) character 
C) label 
D) role

Question 20

__________, or cohesion, refers to a group's ability to maintain itself in the face of obstacles. It exists when social bonds, attractions, or other forces hold members of a group in interaction over a period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) Social networking 
B) Social solidarity 
C) Cultural bonding 
D) Cultural diffusion

Exam 4: Social Structure and Interaction in Everyday Life.