Question 1

Explain how the line between achieved and ascribed statuses may not be clear. Give examples of statuses that are simultaneously achieved and ascribed, and explain why this is so.

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Question 2

Sociologist Arlie Hochschilds concept of "the second shift" is discussed in the text as an example of _.

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A)   a role set
B)   role conflict
C)   role strain
D)   taking the role of the other

Question 3

In order for a group to exist there must be face to face interaction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Symbolic interactionists argue that people perceive what they want to believe, even if their perceptions are counter to objective reality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Durkheim believed that social cohesion is not possible in societies with complex divisions of labor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the text, social structures

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A)   are a part of large, but not small organization.
B)   only have an influence on impersonal aspects of our lives, like education and religion.
C)   are difficult to see for the untrained observer.
D)   do not have any connection to each other.

Question 7

In most contemporary societies create consistent patterns in the division of labor.

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A)   intelligence and ability
B)   age, gender, race, and social class
C)   interest and enthusiasm
D)   religion and moral beliefs

Question 8

In light of what is said in the text about the types of societies, if my occupation involves scientific research or management of information, then the type of society I represent is _.

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A)   postindustrial
B)   industrial
C)   forging
D)   pastoral.

Question 9

As the world becomes more crowded and structured, humans have less of a need for affiliation with other people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ethnic conflict is most likely within societies and between societies.

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A)   gesellschaft / gemeinschaft
B)   gemeinschaft / gesellschaft
C)   mechanical / organic
D)   traditional / contemporary

Question 11

According to Ervin Goffman, when Jim willfully tries to manipulate others, he is engaging in .

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A)   role conflict
B)   exploitation
C)   impression management
D)   role strain

Question 12

The established position that one occupies within a social structure and that carries with it a degree of prestige is called a(n)  .

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A)   status
B)   occupation
C)   role
D)   role set

Question 13

Nonverbal communication:

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A)   varies very little from one society to another.
B)   is of little interest to sociologists because it is so difficult to observe.
C)   varies according to ones race, class, and gender.
D)   is usually one-way.

Question 14

Sociologists distinguish six different types of societies based on

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A)   the complexity of their social structure and level of technology.
B)   locations in the world.
C)   their political systems-whether they are democratic or totalitarian.
D)   their economic system-whether capitalist or socialist.

Question 15

The internet is a major social institution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a social institution?

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A)   Education
B)   Family
C)   Friends
D)   Religion

Question 17

In societies, there is a clearer division of labor than pastoral societies, but less than in industrial societies.

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A)   foraging
B)   horticultural
C)   pastoral
D)   post-industrial

Question 18

Which of the following is not an example of a social group?

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A)   The elderly
B)   Nurses
C)   Veterans
D)   American Idol fans

Question 19

Explain the concept of the social construction of reality and the idea of subjective reality.

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Question 20

Within a gemeinschaft society, how is social control achieved?

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A)   Through social institutions such as the legal system
B)   Through a system of written laws that apply equally to members of society
C)   Through an internal sense of belonging that member of society share
D)   Through a strict division of labor.

Exam 5: Social Structure and Social Interaction

Symbolic interactionists argue that people perceive what they want to believe, even if their perceptions are counter to objective reality.

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Explain the concept of the social construction of reality and the idea of subjective reality.

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The established position that one occupies within a social structure and that carries with it a degree of prestige is called a(n) .

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Nonverbal communication:

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Durkheim believed that social cohesion is not possible in societies with complex divisions of labor.

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According to the text, social structures

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In light of what is said in the text about the types of societies, if my occupation involves scientific research or management of information, then the type of society I represent is _.

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According to Ervin Goffman, when Jim willfully tries to manipulate others, he is engaging in .

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Explain how the line between achieved and ascribed statuses may not be clear. Give examples of statuses that are simultaneously achieved and ascribed, and explain why this is so.

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In order for a group to exist there must be face to face interaction.

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The internet is a major social institution.

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Which of the following is not an example of a social group?

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Which of the following is not a social institution?

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Sociologist Arlie Hochschilds concept of "the second shift" is discussed in the text as an example of _.

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Sociologists distinguish six different types of societies based on

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In societies, there is a clearer division of labor than pastoral societies, but less than in industrial societies.

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In most contemporary societies create consistent patterns in the division of labor.

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