Exam 4: Social Structure and Social Interaction

The definition of the situation is based on an objective interpretation of things as they exist in any social interaction.

Which of the following topics would most likely be approached based on a macrosociological analysis?

Hilda is studying at the library. She has placed her coat on the chair next to her and has spread books in front of the other chairs. Hilda is trying to extend her ________ so others do not invade it.

The notion that the mass media represents the varied interests of many groups would reflect a position consistent with ________ theory.

When Professor Jones is before his class lecturing, he has assumed the front stage, based on the terminology used in dramaturgy.

A focus on the broad features of society to analyze such things as social class and how groups relate to one another is called ________.

Ascribed status is involuntary and achieved status is voluntary.

Define role strain and role conflict. Give an example of role strain that you might experience as a college student and an example of role conflict that you have experienced.

All master statuses are achieved statuses.

What is status inconsistency? Provide an example to illustrate a condition of status inconsistency. How might status inconsistency affect social interaction?

Which of the following groups is LEAST qualified as a social institution?

What is meant by the terms "ascribed status" and "achieved status"? Provide an example to illustrate how a person's ascribed status could influence his or her achieved status.

Match the term with the definition. 1) macrosociology 2) microsociology 3) status 4) social class 5) status symbols 6) master status 7) status inconsistency 8) social group 9) social institution 10) functional requisites 11) mechanical solidarity 12) organic solidarity 13) Gemeinschaft 14) Gesellschaft 15) Thomas theorem -A) a status that cuts across other statuses that an individual occupies B) the position that someone occupies is society or in a social group C) items used to identify the position that someone occupies in society D) the basic tasks that a society must fulfill if it is to survive E) people who have something in common and believe that what they have in common is significant F) analysis of social life that focuses on broad features of society G) analysis of social life that focuses on social interaction H) Durkheim's term for the unity that people feel as a result of performing the same or similar tasks I) Tönnies' term for a type of society in which life is intimate J) Tönnies' term for a type of society that is dominated by impersonal relationships, individual accomplishments, and self-interest K) ranking high on one dimension of social class and low on others L) the definition of the situation, that is, "if people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences." M) Durkheim's term for the interdependence that results from the division of labor N) the organized, usual, or standard ways in which society meets its basic needs O) a large group of people who rank close to one another in wealth, prestige, and power

Dr. Zalewski expects her students to be on time for class, holds them for the entire class period, and has firm deadlines set for reports and other assignments. Sociologically, which statement best describes Dr. Zalewski's approach to teaching?

Which sociological perspective is most closely linked to microsociology?

In dramaturgy, what is "teamwork"?

Expectations that define appropriate or inappropriate behavior for the occupant of a status are called ________.

John and Doug are both full professors in a state university, holding doctorate degrees from Ivy League schools. Both make about the same salary and enjoy a similar sense of prestige in the community and on campus. Based only on this information, what do John and Doug have in common?

Erving Goffman introduced the idea that in everyday life we perform our assigned roles, and maintained that our social life was like a drama enacted on a stage. Discuss his approach to the study of everyday life. Include in your discussion his ideas of front and back stage, as well as impression management.

A face-saving technique in which all parties involved in an embarrassing situation ignore it and continue their conversation or interaction as though the embarrassing situation never happened is referred to as ________.