Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial 
B)  postindustrial 
C)  gesellschaft 
D)  gemeinschaft

Question 2

Everyday social interaction is guided by roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Agricultural societies are distinguished from horticultural societies in that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  plant crops rather than rely on what nature provides. 
B)  include social institutions in addition to the family. 
C)  rely less on military conquest. 
D)  use more advanced technology and sources of energy.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  make alcohol illegal on reservations. 
B)  make drugs like Antibuse, which makes people sick if they drink, widely available. 
C)  provide 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. 
D)  prevent it from happening in the first place by providing opportunities for people.

Question 6

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  an excuse. 
B)  a justification. 
C)  a disclaimer. 
D)  a lie.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  family. 
B)  government. 
C)  religion. 
D)  education.

Question 8

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  a justification. 
B)  an excuse. 
C)  a disclaimer. 
D)  a motive.

Question 9

What is the difference between industrial and postindustrial society?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural fusion. 
B)  institutional interdependence. 
C)  cultural interdependence. 
D)  institutional fusion.

Question 11

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  sanctions penalize nonconformity. 
B)  social structures are illogical. 
C)  role conflict creates mental disorders. 
D)  people occupy statuses, but must play roles.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  What has caused parents to stop raising their children with morals and values? 
B)  What aspects of the culture are keeping people from being interested in creating better lives? 
C)  What social structures encourage substance abuse, and why don't structures reward those who avoid substance abuse? 
D)  What kinds of personalities are most likely to become addicted to drugs and alcohol?

Question 13

The basic building blocks of society are:

Accepted Answer

A)  norms. 
B)  cultures. 
C)  statuses. 
D)  values.

Question 14

What is a frame?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  an account. 
B)  a disclaimer. 
C)  a justification. 
D)  an excuse.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  admitting failure 
B)  role clarification 
C)  avoiding blame 
D)  role identification

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  an achieved status. 
B)  an ascribed status. 
C)  a social structure. 
D)  an identity.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  classical sociological theory. 
B)  social norms and values. 
C)  social structure and social interaction. 
D)  deviance and social control.

Question 19

In very simple societies:

Accepted Answer

A)  the concept of family is not well-defined. 
B)  all major social needs are met by the family and kinship. 
C)  the definition of family is universal. 
D)  education and defense are the only responsibilities of the government.

Question 20

People can be "themselves" in the back region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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.