Soc Quiz 6

The US Government is a form of: a. A bureaucracy b. A coercive organization c. A total institution d. A normative organization

a. A bureaucracy

What is the difference between a primary group and a secondary group? a. A primary group is small, consisting of emotional face-to-face relationships; a secondary group is larger and impersonal b. A primary group is small and impersonal; a secondary group is large and consists of face-to-face relationships c. A primary group is large and impersonal; a secondary group is small, consisting of emotional face-to-face relationships d. A primary group is large and impersonal; a secondary group is small and purely instrumental in function

a. A primary group is small, consisting of emotional face-to-face relationships; a secondary group is larger and impersonal

In the 2010 film, The Social Network, Mark Zuckerberg was portrayed as a leader who was goal oriented, issuing orders and assigning tasks. Which of the following leadership styles did Zuckerberg likely use? a. Authoritarian b. Democratic c. Laissez-faire d. Oligarchy

a. Authoritarian

The McDonalization of Society refers to: a. The increased presence of the fast food business model in common social institutions b. The obesity epidemic that is rapidly sweeping the US c. The country's increasing dependence on fast food as a daily meal d. The increasing popularity of McDonalds as a hang out for youths

a. The increased presence of the fast food business model in common social institutions

Which of the following is an example of an in-group/out-group dynamic? a. Organizations across a college campus come together at a yearly fundraiser to raise money for the local Breast Cancer Awareness chapter b. Members of sorority Delta Delta Delta advise their pledges not to socialize with members of pledges of rival sorority Sigma Delta Theta c. Chorus members of the campus's production of Hairspray practice in theatre building's first floor, while the cast of God of Carnage practices on the second floor d. The Chemistry Club advertises their organization at the local science fair

b. Members of sorority Delta Delta Delta advise their pledges not to socialize with members of rival sorority Sigma Delta Theta

When Michael starts high school, he joins the basketball team. He begins to look to his teammate friends for cues on how to behave at dances, in the hallways, and even in the classroom. Michael's basketball team is serving as his: a. Out-group b. Reference group c. Aggregate d. Secondary group

b. Reference group

Which sociologist pioneer performed an experiment in which he showed a group of participants a paper with three lines on it, all varying in length, and asked them to compare the lines? a. Karl Marx b. Soloman Asch c. Ivan Pavlov d. Emile Durkheim

b. Soloman Asch

When Kevin backpacks across Europe after his high school graduation, he is surprised to find Burger King, H&M, and even Walmart stores in the foreign cities. This is an example of: a. In-group/out-group dynamic b. The McDonalization of Society c. A bureaucracy d. Counter culture

b. The McDonaldization of Society

Soloman Asch concluded that one reason people conform to a group is because they believe: a. They are too weak to decide for themselves b. The group is better informed than they are c. Dissent is a form of weakness d. Large groups never make mistakes

b. The group is better informed than they are

Kellan wants to shop at Express for the new school year, but because all of his friends shop at Pac Sun, Kellan does as well. His behavior is an example of: a. Consumer oriented discretion b. Laissez-faire leadership c. Conformity d. Out-group dynamics

c. Conformity

An instrumental leader: a. Promotes emotional strength and health, ensuring that people feel supported b. Refers to the main focus or goal of the leader c. Is goal oriented and largely concerned with accomplishing set tasks d. Rejects gender roles int he name of the feminist movement

c. Is goal oriented and largely concerned with accomplishing set tasks

Christine is president of her improv comedy troupe. When making decisions about booking gigs. rehearsal spaces, and call times, Christine leaves the troupe to decide for themselves. Christine is a __________ leader. a. Authoritarian b. Democratic c. Laissez-faire d. Republican

c. Laissez-faire

Justin enrolls in a local community college so he can become an engineer. He is about to become a member of a: a. Voluntary organization b. Paparazzi organization c. Utilitarian organization d. Coercive organization

c. Utilitarian organization

The term meritocracy is defined by the text as: a. A status based regime in which advancement is unlikely b. The removal of personal feelings from a professional situation c. The authoritarian devalue of an employee d. A bureaucracy where membership and advancement is based on proven and documented skills

d. A bureaucracy where membership and advancement is based on proven and documented skills

Sandy is standing in line for Kanye West tickets. The line wraps around the block, spilling into the streets and crowding store windows. Sandy is part of a(n): a. Dyad b. Triad c. In-group d. Aggregate

d. Aggregate

A total institution can be defined as: a. A business which offers career advice for federal employees b. A group in which the masses have a large influence in decision making c. A clear chain of command found in a bureaucracy d. An organization in which participants live a controlled lifestyle and in which total resocialization occurs

d. An organization in which participants live a controlled lifestyle and in which total resocialization occurs

A famous socialite is court ordered to enter a rehab center to eliminate her drug addiction. The socialite is about to become a member of a: a. Voluntary organization b. Paparazzi organization c. Utilitarian organization d. Coercive organization

d. Coercive organization

The concept reference groups can be define as: a. Groups which consist of people for whom an individual feels great disdain b. Groups a person belongs to and feels are an integral part of his or her identity c. People who share similar characteristics but who are not connected in an way d. Groups to which an individual compares himself or herself

d. Groups to which an individual compares himself or herself

Grace works at an advertising agency. Her coworkers help her complete presentations, contact clients, and assist with research. Her coworkers are serving a: a. Expressive function b. Intrinsic function c. Elementary function d. Instrumental function

d. Instrumental function

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a bureaucracy: a. clear division of labor b. impersonality c. explicit rules d. personality based promotion

d. personality based promotion