Question 1

The concept of "McDonaldization" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the increasing number of franchises among U.S. businesses. 
B)  Americans' desire for fast food is resulting in a tendency toward obesity. 
C)  the way that the principles of fast food restaurants are dominating other aspects of life. 
D)  the frequent turnover in employees that occurs due to alienation. 
A)  the increasing number of franchises among U.S. businesses. 
B)  Americans' desire for fast food is resulting in a tendency toward obesity. 
C)  the way that the principles of fast food restaurants are dominating other aspects of life. 
D)  the frequent turnover in employees that occurs due to alienation.

Question 2

Asch's experiments are examples of groupthink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of these statements about occupations and networks is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compared with Whites, Latinos and Blacks are more likely to be harmed by a lack of social contacts. 
B)  The "old boy network" has virtually disappeared. 
C)  The person who leads one to a job is likely to have a background similar to theirs. 
D)  Black leaders have formed a network closer than that of White leaders. 
A)  Compared with Whites, Latinos and Blacks are more likely to be harmed by a lack of social contacts. 
B)  The "old boy network" has virtually disappeared. 
C)  The person who leads one to a job is likely to have a background similar to theirs. 
D)  Black leaders have formed a network closer than that of White leaders.

Question 4

The study of formal organizations represents an example of .

Accepted Answer

A)  macroanalysis 
B)  microanalysis 
C)  content analysis 
D)  survey analysis. 
A)  macroanalysis 
B)  microanalysis 
C)  content analysis 
D)  survey analysis.

Question 5

Define social network and describe how they develop. Describe a benefit of social networks for the individual.

Accepted Answer

A social network is a platform or commun

Question 6

In their study of groups of different sizes, sociologists have found that

Accepted Answer

A)  primary groups are a major influence and an important source of social control. 
B)  primary groups often take on the characteristics of secondary groups. 
C)  primary groups are less important today as our society has become more secondary group-oriented. 
D)  secondary groups tend to be most significant in the emotional lives of people. 
A)  primary groups are a major influence and an important source of social control. 
B)  primary groups often take on the characteristics of secondary groups. 
C)  primary groups are less important today as our society has become more secondary group-oriented. 
D)  secondary groups tend to be most significant in the emotional lives of people.

Question 7

Identification with a reference group really has little impact on one's self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not an example of a coercive organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prison 
B)  Mental hospital 
C)  Church 
D)  Juvenile detention center 
A)  Prison 
B)  Mental hospital 
C)  Church 
D)  Juvenile detention center

Question 9

The implications of Milgram's experiments on obedience to authority are that

Accepted Answer

A)  it may be possible for any ordinary person to commit atrocities under the right conditions. 
B)  getting most people to follow orders requires a great deal of coercion. 
C)  only some personality types are capable of committing atrocities against other human beings. 
D)  we cannot hold people accountable for their actions. 
A)  it may be possible for any ordinary person to commit atrocities under the right conditions. 
B)  getting most people to follow orders requires a great deal of coercion. 
C)  only some personality types are capable of committing atrocities against other human beings. 
D)  we cannot hold people accountable for their actions.

Question 10

The primary reason that people join normative organizations is

Accepted Answer

A)  to pursue goals they believe are worthwhile. 
B)  to increase their financial status. 
C)  because of coercive pressure. 
D)  to increase the size of their social networks. 
A)  to pursue goals they believe are worthwhile. 
B)  to increase their financial status. 
C)  because of coercive pressure. 
D)  to increase the size of their social networks.

Question 11

Applying Milgram's research on conformity to the torture of prisoners by American soldiers that took place at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq demonstrates that

Accepted Answer

A)  the torture of prisoners by American soldiers must have been the act of a few cruel and deranged people. 
B)  the reasons that prisoners were tortured by soldiers lay within the social structure and the group pressure of the situation. 
C)  the American soldiers are in no way responsible for their actions. 
D)  only PICKUP recruits with little experience would conform to authority if told to intentionally harm another person. 
A)  the torture of prisoners by American soldiers must have been the act of a few cruel and deranged people. 
B)  the reasons that prisoners were tortured by soldiers lay within the social structure and the group pressure of the situation. 
C)  the American soldiers are in no way responsible for their actions. 
D)  only PICKUP recruits with little experience would conform to authority if told to intentionally harm another person.

Question 12

Primary groups provide for an individual's _____ needs; secondary groups provide for an individual's needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  expressive; instrumental 
B)  instrumental; psychological 
C)  instrumental; expressive 
D)  socioemotional; expressive 
A)  expressive; instrumental 
B)  instrumental; psychological 
C)  instrumental; expressive 
D)  socioemotional; expressive

Question 13

Total institutions were described by Goffman as

Accepted Answer

A)  coercive organizations. 
B)  well-integrated throughout society. 
C)  having very differentiated populations. 
D)  responsive to the needs of the individual. 
A)  coercive organizations. 
B)  well-integrated throughout society. 
C)  having very differentiated populations. 
D)  responsive to the needs of the individual.

The concept of "McDonaldization" refers to

Asch's experiments are examples of groupthink.

Which of these statements about occupations and networks is false?

The study of formal organizations represents an example of .

Define social network and describe how they develop. Describe a benefit of social networks for the individual.

In their study of groups of different sizes, sociologists have found that

Identification with a reference group really has little impact on one's self-esteem.

Which of the following is not an example of a coercive organization?

The implications of Milgram's experiments on obedience to authority are that

The primary reason that people join normative organizations is

Applying Milgram's research on conformity to the torture of prisoners by American soldiers that took place at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq demonstrates that

Primary groups provide for an individual's _____ needs; secondary groups provide for an individual's needs.

Total institutions were described by Goffman as

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

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Exam 6: Groups and Organizations

The concept of "McDonaldization" refers to

Asch's experiments are examples of groupthink.

Which of these statements about occupations and networks is false?

The study of formal organizations represents an example of .

Define social network and describe how they develop. Describe a benefit of social networks for the individual.

In their study of groups of different sizes, sociologists have found that

Identification with a reference group really has little impact on one's self-esteem.

Which of the following is not an example of a coercive organization?

The implications of Milgram's experiments on obedience to authority are that

The primary reason that people join normative organizations is

Applying Milgram's research on conformity to the torture of prisoners by American soldiers that took place at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq demonstrates that

Primary groups provide for an individual's _____ needs; secondary groups provide for an individual's needs.

Total institutions were described by Goffman as

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

Filters