Question 1

The air rage incident described in your textbook is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  achieved status 
B)  social interaction 
C)  social structure 
D)  status set 
E)  ascribed status

Question 2

We can't change,control,or choose our __________ statuses.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

_____ studies how people construct and learn to share definitions of reality.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thomas theorem 
B)  Social construction of reality 
C)  Ethnomethodology 
D)  Dramaturgical analysis 
E)  A self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 4

The social construction of reality involves

Accepted Answer

A)  direct interaction. 
B)  indirect interaction. 
C)  subject interaction. 
D)  both direct and indirect interaction. 
E)  both direct and subject interaction.

Question 5

Define social exchange theory.Provide an example of a time when you have used social exchange theory in your own life.

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Question 6

It has become increasingly popular for employers to search social networking sites before deciding to make a job offer.Would you allow a prospective employer to view your Facebook account? Explain your reasoning.

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The answer of It has become increasingly popular for employers...

Question 7

Statuses,roles,groups,and institutions make up

Accepted Answer

A)  social organizations 
B)  social sets 
C)  social interaction 
D)  social structure 
E)  society

Question 8

Generally,the Internet has

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased our interaction with family and friends. 
B)  increased our interactions with family and friends. 
C)  decreased our interaction with neighbors and other acquaintances. 
D)  increased our interactions with neighbors and other acquaintances. 
E)  decreased interactions with family and increased interactions with friends.

Question 9

According to Hochschild,women are generally more likely than men to perform work that requires emotional labor because:

Accepted Answer

A)  more men occupy low-income jobs. 
B)  more women occupy low-income jobs. 
C)  women are naturally more deceptive. 
D)  men are naturally more deceptive. 
E)  women are genetically wired to put on a masked appearance.

Question 10

Jan was unhappy in her marriage and decided to divorce her husband.Which coping strategy did Jan use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compartmentalize our roles. 
B)  Exit role or status. 
C)  Do not take on additional roles. 
D)  Set priorities. 
E)  Compromise and negotiate.

Question 11

"Emotional labor" is

Accepted Answer

A)  the process of explaining what people say and how they say it. 
B)  the subjective interpretation of feelings and emotions. 
C)  understanding social norms by interpreting the reactions of others. 
D)  the management of feeling to create a publically observable facial and bodily display. 
E)  the organization of emotions into prioritized compartments.

Question 12

In the United States,eye contact is a vital component of communication.In Japan,eye contact is

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraged. 
B)  discouraged. 
C)  expected. 
D)  common. 
E)  universal.

Question 13

_____ examines social interaction as if it were a stage where people play different roles.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnomethodology 
B)  Social interaction 
C)  Dramaturgical analysis 
D)  Stage analysis 
E)  Impression management

Question 14

While we occupy a status,but we _____ a role.

Accepted Answer

A)  make-up 
B)  distribute 
C)  play 
D)  change 
E)  create

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the key characteristics of social interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social interaction is central to all human social activity. 
B)  People respond to a situation differently depending on what they think is at stake for them. 
C)  Social interaction is similar across time and place. 
D)  People influence each other's behavior through interaction. 
E)  Elements of social structure affect all interaction and can produce different personal outcomes.

Question 16

As a parent,Pete cooks dinner for his children,helps them with their homework,and arranges their play dates.These activities reflect Pete's

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Ethnomethodologists emphasize that interactions could not take place without pre-existing and shared

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A)  norms. 
B)  understandings. 
C)  competitions. 
D)  norms and understandings. 
E)  norms and competitions.

Question 18

"Secretary," "teacher," and "conductor" are examples of

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A)  statuses. 
B)  roles. 
C)  sects. 
D)  institutions. 
E)  groups.

Question 19

Interactions that elicit rewards are

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A)  less likely to be repeated. 
B)  less likely to be noticed. 
C)  most likely to be rewarded themselves. 
D)  most likely to be repeated. 
E)  most likely to be stopped.

Question 20

Carol is a 33 year-old female and an avid swimmer.She has competed in several national championships.Carol is also the mother of three young children,and is married to Peggy,a computer engineer.Carol and Peggy live in the suburbs and own a nice home.Which of the following is not an example of Carol's achieved status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carol has competed in several national championships and has earned medals for several events. 
B)  Carol is the mother of three young children. 
C)  Carol is married to Peggy. 
D)  Carol is 33 years old. 
E)  Carol is a homeowner.

Exam 5: Social Interaction And Social Structure