Question 1

"Our definitions of reality can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies." This statement best matches which of the theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic interaction 
B)  social exchange 
C)  feminist theories 
D)  functionalist 
E)  social learning 
A)  symbolic interaction 
B)  social exchange 
C)  feminist theories 
D)  functionalist 
E)  social learning

Question 2

Joseph is a therapist who specializes in alcoholism,and is himself an alcoholic.Joseph is probably experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  status inconsistency. 
B)  role strain. 
C)  role conflict. 
D)  role sprain. 
E)  status tension. 
A)  status inconsistency. 
B)  role strain. 
C)  role conflict. 
D)  role sprain. 
E)  status tension.

Question 3

Dr.Miller,a college professor,prepares lectures,grades papers and holds office hours (among many other things).These activities reflect Dr.Miller's

Accepted Answer

A)  statuses. 
B)  symbols. 
C)  inconsistencies. 
D)  roles. 
E)  busywork. 
A)  statuses. 
B)  symbols. 
C)  inconsistencies. 
D)  roles. 
E)  busywork.

Question 4

Each status is associated with one or more _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  roles 
B)  achiever statuses 
C)  achieved statuses 
D)  ascribed statuses 
E)  social structures 
A)  roles 
B)  achiever statuses 
C)  achieved statuses 
D)  ascribed statuses 
E)  social structures

Question 5

The biggest "digital divide" in Internet usage is

Accepted Answer

A)  age. 
B)  race and ethnicity. 
C)  social class. 
D)  gender. 
E)  marital status. 
A)  age. 
B)  race and ethnicity. 
C)  social class. 
D)  gender. 
E)  marital status.

Question 6

In most societies,one's sex,age,physical ability,and race are _________ statuses.

Accepted Answer

A)  master 
B)  achieved 
C)  ascribed 
D)  inconsistent 
E)  prescribed 
A)  master 
B)  achieved 
C)  ascribed 
D)  inconsistent 
E)  prescribed

Question 7

When Felicity was a baby,her parents got very excited each time she smiled.They commented on her cheery disposition to their pediatrician,who calmly noted that she was not actually smiling but passing gas.This is an example of which component of facial expressions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Facial expressions don't always show our emotions. 
B)  Faces never lie about feelings. 
C)  Facial expressions are affected by socialization. 
D)  Facial expressions are deceptive because of cultural variations. 
E)  Facial expressions are not visual cues. 
A)  Facial expressions don't always show our emotions. 
B)  Faces never lie about feelings. 
C)  Facial expressions are affected by socialization. 
D)  Facial expressions are deceptive because of cultural variations. 
E)  Facial expressions are not visual cues.

Question 8

The textbook identifies three major theories explaining social interaction.Identify and explain these theories.Which theory do you find most compelling? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The three major theories explaining soci

Question 9

John is at work at the local pizza place,serving customers and clearing tables.John is in the _____ area.

Accepted Answer

A)  green room 
B)  theater 
C)  back stage 
D)  front stage 
E)  pit 
A)  green room 
B)  theater 
C)  back stage 
D)  front stage 
E)  pit

Question 10

Describe a situation where/when you experienced role strain and/or role conflict.How did you cope with this strain/conflict?

Accepted Answer

One situation where I experienced role s

Question 11

Gender,age and ethnicity are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  achieved statues. 
B)  ascribed statuses. 
C)  master statuses. 
D)  achieved statues and master statuses. 
E)  ascribed statuses and master statuses. 
A)  achieved statues. 
B)  ascribed statuses. 
C)  master statuses. 
D)  achieved statues and master statuses. 
E)  ascribed statuses and master statuses.

Question 12

Liz runs on the track team.She is a sociology major and has three roommates.Liz has two sisters and one brother.Liz enjoys watching movies and swimming.Which of the following is Liz's ascribed status?

Accepted Answer

A)  female 
B)  track team member 
C)  sociology major 
D)  roommate 
E)  movie watcher 
A)  female 
B)  track team member 
C)  sociology major 
D)  roommate 
E)  movie watcher

Question 13

Hale held up his first two fingers on his left hand and smiled at his friend.Hale is using

Accepted Answer

A)  a gesture and eye contact. 
B)  a facial expression and eye contact. 
C)  a gesture and a facial expression. 
D)  a gesture and touch. 
E)  touch and a facial expression. 
A)  a gesture and eye contact. 
B)  a facial expression and eye contact. 
C)  a gesture and a facial expression. 
D)  a gesture and touch. 
E)  touch and a facial expression.

Question 14

"The sexes often differ in communication styles and speech patterns." This statement best matches which of the theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic interaction 
B)  social exchange 
C)  feminist theories 
D)  functionalist 
E)  social learning 
A)  symbolic interaction 
B)  social exchange 
C)  feminist theories 
D)  functionalist 
E)  social learning

Question 15

George is preparing his lecture for his next class.He is in his office with the door closed.He has the textbook open and is writing notes quickly.George is in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  black box 
B)  orchestra pit 
C)  curtain call 
D)  staging area 
E)  back stage 
A)  black box 
B)  orchestra pit 
C)  curtain call 
D)  staging area 
E)  back stage

Question 16

"If men define situations as real,they are real in their consequences." This statement best matches which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  social construction of reality 
B)  dramaturgical analysis 
C)  ethnomethodology 
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
E)  Thomas Theorem 
A)  social construction of reality 
B)  dramaturgical analysis 
C)  ethnomethodology 
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
E)  Thomas Theorem

Question 17

_____ statuses are those that we cannot change,control or choose.

Accepted Answer

A)  Master 
B)  Achieved 
C)  Ascribed 
D)  Role 
E)  Social 
A)  Master 
B)  Achieved 
C)  Ascribed 
D)  Role 
E)  Social

Question 18

Loud cell phone conversations are an example of an auditory invasion of personal space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

"Our definitions of reality can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies." This statement best matches which of the theories?

Joseph is a therapist who specializes in alcoholism,and is himself an alcoholic.Joseph is probably experiencing

Dr.Miller,a college professor,prepares lectures,grades papers and holds office hours (among many other things).These activities reflect Dr.Miller's

Each status is associated with one or more _____.

The biggest "digital divide" in Internet usage is

In most societies,one's sex,age,physical ability,and race are _________ statuses.

When Felicity was a baby,her parents got very excited each time she smiled.They commented on her cheery disposition to their pediatrician,who calmly noted that she was not actually smiling but passing gas.This is an example of which component of facial expressions?

The textbook identifies three major theories explaining social interaction.Identify and explain these theories.Which theory do you find most compelling? Explain your answer.

John is at work at the local pizza place,serving customers and clearing tables.John is in the _____ area.

Describe a situation where/when you experienced role strain and/or role conflict.How did you cope with this strain/conflict?

Gender,age and ethnicity are examples of

Liz runs on the track team.She is a sociology major and has three roommates.Liz has two sisters and one brother.Liz enjoys watching movies and swimming.Which of the following is Liz's ascribed status?

Hale held up his first two fingers on his left hand and smiled at his friend.Hale is using

"The sexes often differ in communication styles and speech patterns." This statement best matches which of the theories?

George is preparing his lecture for his next class.He is in his office with the door closed.He has the textbook open and is writing notes quickly.George is in the _____.

"If men define situations as real,they are real in their consequences." This statement best matches which of the following concepts?

_____ statuses are those that we cannot change,control or choose.

Loud cell phone conversations are an example of an auditory invasion of personal space.

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Exam 5: Social Interaction And Social Structure

"Our definitions of reality can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies." This statement best matches which of the theories?

Joseph is a therapist who specializes in alcoholism,and is himself an alcoholic.Joseph is probably experiencing

Dr.Miller,a college professor,prepares lectures,grades papers and holds office hours (among many other things).These activities reflect Dr.Miller's

Each status is associated with one or more _____.

The biggest "digital divide" in Internet usage is

In most societies,one's sex,age,physical ability,and race are _________ statuses.

When Felicity was a baby,her parents got very excited each time she smiled.They commented on her cheery disposition to their pediatrician,who calmly noted that she was not actually smiling but passing gas.This is an example of which component of facial expressions?

The textbook identifies three major theories explaining social interaction.Identify and explain these theories.Which theory do you find most compelling? Explain your answer.

John is at work at the local pizza place,serving customers and clearing tables.John is in the _____ area.

Describe a situation where/when you experienced role strain and/or role conflict.How did you cope with this strain/conflict?

Gender,age and ethnicity are examples of

Liz runs on the track team.She is a sociology major and has three roommates.Liz has two sisters and one brother.Liz enjoys watching movies and swimming.Which of the following is Liz's ascribed status?

Hale held up his first two fingers on his left hand and smiled at his friend.Hale is using

"The sexes often differ in communication styles and speech patterns." This statement best matches which of the theories?

George is preparing his lecture for his next class.He is in his office with the door closed.He has the textbook open and is writing notes quickly.George is in the _____.

"If men define situations as real,they are real in their consequences." This statement best matches which of the following concepts?

_____ statuses are those that we cannot change,control or choose.

Loud cell phone conversations are an example of an auditory invasion of personal space.

Thinking Like A Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Groups, Organizations, And Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, And The Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification

Gender And Sexuality

Race And Ethnicity

Government And Politics

Families And Aging

Education & Religion

Health And Medicine

Population, Urbanization, And The Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, And Technology

Filters