socio study questions

Which of the following best depicts Marx's concept of alienation from the process of one's labor? a. A supermarket cashier always scans store coupons before company coupons because she was taught to do it that way b. A businessman feels that he deserves a raise, but is nervous to ask his manager for one; instead, he comforts himself with the idea that hard work is its own reward c. An associate professor is afraid that she won't be given tenure and starts spreading rumors about one of her associates to make herself look better d. A construction worker is laid off and takes a job at a fast food restaurant temporarily, although he has never had an interest in preparing food before

a. A supermarket cashier always scans store coupons before company coupons because she was taught to do it that way

Which of the following is not a characteristic of bureaucracies? a. Coercion to join b. Hierarchy of authority c. Explicit rules d. Division of labor

a. Coercion to join

Which theory of education focuses on the ways in which education maintains the status quo? a. Conflict theory b. Feminist theory c. Functionalist theory d. Symbolic interactionism

a. Conflict theory

Which perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps keep the social system running smoothly? a. Functional perspective b. Symbolic interactionist perspective c. Conflict perspective d. Feminist perspective

a. Functional perspective

Which theoretical perspective stresses the importance of regulating sexual behavior to ensure marital cohesion and family stability? a. Functionalism b. Conflict theory c. Symbolic interactionalism d. Queer theory

a. Functionalism

Which of the following is not an age-related transition point when Americans must be socialized to new roles? a. Infancy b. School age c. Adulthood d. Senior citizen

a. Infancy

A student has a habit of talking on their cell phone during class. One day, the professor stops the lecture and asks the student to respect others in the class by turning off the phone. In this situation, the professor used __________ to maintain social control. a. Informal negative sanctions b. Informal positive sanctions c. Formal negative sanctions Formal positive sanctions

a. Informal negative sanctions

Who was the leading theorist on the development of socialism? a. Karl Marx b. Heidimarie Schwermer c. Émile Durkheim d. Adam Smith

a. Karl Marx

The concept of the iron cage was popularized by which of the following sociological thinkers? a. Max Weber b. Karl Marx c. Émile Durkheim d. Friedrich Engels

a. Max Weber

Which of the following do the functionalist and conflict perspectives share? a. Position that religion relates to social control, enforcing social norms b. Emphasis on religion as providing social support c. Belief that religion helps explain the mysteries of life d. None of the above

a. Position that religion relates to social control, enforcing social norms

Mary works full-time at an office downtown while her young children stay at a neighbor's house. She's just learned that the childcare provider is leaving the country. Mary has succumbed to pressure to volunteer at her church, plus her ailing mother-in-law will be moving in with her next month. Which of the following is likely to occur as Mary tries to balance her existing and new responsibilities? a. Role conflict b. Self-fulfilling prophecy c. Status conflict d. Status strain

a. Role conflict

Members of a counterculture movement believed that the economic disparity between the highest and the mid to lower economic classes is growing at an exponentially alarming rate. A sociologist who studies that movement by examining the interactions between its members would most likely use what theoretical approach? a. Symbolic interactionism b. Functionalism c. Conflict theory d. Ethnocentrism

a. Symbolic interactionism

Which of the following is not a form of new media? a. The cable television program Yellowstone b. Wikipedia c. Snapchat d. A cooking blog written by Rachael Ray

a. The cable television program Yellowstone

What is a disadvantage of the McDonaldization of society? a. There is less variety of goods b. There is an increased need for employees with postgraduate degrees c. There is less competition so prices are higher d. There are fewer jobs so unemployment increases

a. There is less variety of goods

How do traditional models of global stratification breakdown different categories of countries? a. They analyze the degree of industrialization. b. They evaluate cultural norms and social goals. c. They measure social mobility between classes. d. They use measures to assess the economic power each nation.

a. They analyze the degree of industrialization.

a nation's flag is: a. a symbol b. a value c. a culture d. a folkway

a. a symbol

The behaviors, customs, and norms associated with a class are known as: a. class traits b. power c. prestige d. underclass

a. class traits

The class, race, and gender inequalities in our healthcare system support the _____________ perspective. a. conflict b. interactionist c. functionalist d. all of the above

a. conflict

Sociologist G. William Domhoff's Who Rules America? asserts that wealth is often necessary to exert the most influence over social and political systems. This is a ____ perspective. a. conflict theory b. symbolic interactionist c. functionalist d. feminist

a. conflict theory

the ku klux klan is an exmple of what part of culture? a. counterculture b. subculture c. multiculturalism d. pop culture

a. counterculture

your eighty-three-year-old grandmother has been using a computer for some time now. as a way to keep in touch, you frequently send emails of a few lines to let her know about your day. she calls after every email to respond point by point, but she has never emailed a response back. this can be viewed as an example of: a. cultural lag b. sapir-whorf hypothesis c. ethnographic imagery d. bilingualism

a. cultural lag

A _______ perspective theorist might find it particularly noteworthy that wealthy corporations improve the quality of life in peripheral nations by providing workers with jobs, pumping money into the local economy, and improving transportation infrastructure. a. functional b. conflict c. feminist d. symbolic interactionist

a. functional

Émile Durkheim's ideas about society can best be described as ________. a. functionalist b. conflict theorist c. symbolic interactionist d. rationalist

a. functionalist

who coined the phrase symbolic interactionism? a. herbert blumer b. max weber c. lester f. ward d. w. i. thomas

a. herbert blumer

The history of technology began _________. a. in the early stages of human societies b. with the invention of the computer c. during the Renaissance d. during the nineteenth century

a. in the early stages of human societies

a sociologist defines society as a group of people who reside in a defined area, share a culture, and who: a. interact b. work in the same industry c. speak different languages d. practice a recognized religion

a. interact

In the United States, most people define themselves as: a. middle class b. upper class c. lower class d. no specific class

a. middle class

the biggest difference between mores and folkways is that a. mores are linked to morality, whereas folkways are tired to commonplace behaviors b. mores are absolute, whereas folkways are temporary c. mores refer to material culture, whereas folkways refer to nonmaterial culture d. mores refer to nonmaterial culture, whereas folkways refer to material culture

a. mores are linked to morality, whereas folkways are tired to commonplace behaviors

A student wakes up late and realizes their sociology exam starts in five minutes. They jump into their car and speed down the road, where they are pulled over by a police officer. The student explains that they are running late, and the officer lets them off with a warning. The student's actions are an example of _________. a. primary deviance b. positive deviance c. secondary deviance d. master deviance

a. primary deviance

One flaw in dependency theory is the unwillingness to recognize _______. a. that previously low-income nations such as China have successfully developed their economies and can no longer be classified as dependent on core nations b. that previously high-income nations such as China have been economically overpowered by low-income nations entering the global marketplace c. that countries such as China are growing more dependent on core nations d. that countries such as China do not necessarily want to be more like core nations

a. that previously low-income nations such as China have successfully developed their economies and can no longer be classified as dependent on core nations

Children in peripheral nations have little to no daily access to computers and the Internet, while children in core nations are constantly exposed to this technology. This is an example of: a. the digital divide b. human ecology c. modernization theory d. dependency theory

a. the digital divide

Ben lost his job when General Motors closed U.S. factories and opened factories in Mexico. Now, Ben is very anti-immigration and campaigns for large-scale deportation of Mexican nationals, even though, logically, their presence does not harm him and their absence will not restore his job. Ben might be experiencing _____________. a. xenophobia b. global commodity chains c. xenophilia d. global assembly line

a. xenophobia

According to C. Wright Mills, which of the following people is most likely to be a member of the power elite? a. A war veteran b. A senator c. A professor d. A mechanic

b. A senator

Which statement represents stratification from the perspective of symbolic interactionism? a. Men often earn more than women, even working the same job. b. After work, Pat, a janitor, feels more comfortable eating in a truck stop than a French restaurant. c. Doctors earn more money because their job is more highly valued. d. Teachers continue to struggle to keep benefits such as health insurance.

b. After work, Pat, a janitor, feels more comfortable eating in a truck stop than a French restaurant.

During the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks and other Black protestors spoke out against segregation by refusing to sit at the back of the bus. This is an example of ________. a. An act of social control b. An act of deviance c. A social norm d. Criminal mores

b. An act of deviance

According to the concept of the power elite, why would a celebrity commit a crime? a. Because his parents committed similar crimes b. Because his fame protects him from retribution c. Because his fame disconnects him from society d. Because he is challenging socially accepted norms

b. Because his fame protects him from retribution

Which of the following is not a manifest function of education? a. Cultural innovation b. Courtship c. social placement d. Socialization

b. Courtship

Which of the following is typically the earliest agent of socialization? a. School b. Family c. Mass media d. Workplace

b. Family

Which person best illustrates opportunities for upward social mobility in the United States? a. First-shift factory worker b. First-generation college student c. Firstborn son who inherits the family business d. First-time interviewee who is hired for a job

b. First-generation college student

To which theoretical perspective does the following statement most likely apply: Women continue to assume the responsibility in the household along with a paid occupation because it keeps the household running smoothly, i.e., at a state of balance? a. Conflict theory b. Functionalism c. Feminist theory d. Symbolic interactionism

b. Functionalism

What theoretical perspective views society as having a system of interdependent inherently connected parts? a. Sociobiology b. Functionalism c. Conflict theory d. Ethnocentrism

b. Functionalism

Which of the following paradigms would consider movements such as Occupy Wall Street undesirable and unnecessarily forcing social change? a. Symbolic interactionism b. Functionalism c. Feminism d. Conflict theory

b. Functionalism

Organic solidarity is most likely to exist in which of the following types of societies? a. Hunter-gatherer b. Industrial c. Agricultural d. Feudal

b. Industrial

Which concept corresponds best to functionalism? a. Happiness b. Interdependence c. Revolution d. Symbolism

b. Interdependence

Which of the following is a manifest function of schools? a. Understanding when to speak up and when to be silent b. Learning to read and write c. Following a schedule d. Knowing locker room etiquette

b. Learning to read and write

What factor makes caste systems closed? a. They are run by secretive governments. b. People cannot change their social standing. c. Most have been outlawed. Td. hey exist only in rural areas.

b. People cannot change their social standing.

Which of the main theoretical perspectives would approach religion from the micro-level, studying how religion impacts an individual's sense of support and well-being? a. Functionalism b. Symbolic interactionism c. Conflict theory d. Feminism

b. Symbolic interactionism

A functionalist would address which issue? a. The way inner-city areas become ghettoized and limit availability to jobs b. The way immigration and emigration trends strengthen global relationships c. The way racism and sexism impact the population composition of rural communities d. The way humans interact with environmental resources on a daily basis

b. The way immigration and emigration trends strengthen global relationships

Maya is a twelve-year-old girl living in Thailand. She is homeless, and often does not know where she will sleep or when she will eat. We might say that Maya lives in _________ poverty. a. subjective b. absolute c. relative d. global

b. absolute

A sociologist who focuses on the way that multinational corporations headquartered in core nations exploit the local workers in their peripheral nation factories is using a _______ perspective to understand the global economy. a. functional b. conflict theory c. feminist d. symbolic interactionist

b. conflict theory

the terms _______ and _______ are often used interchangeably, but have nuances that differentiate them. a. imperialism and relativism b. culture and society c. society and ethnocentrism d. ethnocentrism and xenocentrism

b. culture and society

McDonald's restaurants are found in almost every country around the world. What is this an example of? a. globalization b. diffusion c. culture lag d. xenocentrism

b. diffusion

When Karl Marx said workers experience alienation, he meant that workers: a. must labor alone, without companionship b. do not feel connected to their work or to one another c. move from one geographical location to another d. have to put forth self-effort to get ahead

b. do not feel connected to their work or to one another

The terms "masculine" and "feminine" refer to a person's _________. a. sex b. gender c. both sex and gender d. none of the above

b. gender

One reason critics oppose globalization is that it: a. has positive impacts on world trade b. has negative impacts on the environment c. concentrates wealth in the poorest countries d. has negative impacts on political stability

b. has negative impacts on the environment

Socialization, as a sociological term, describes: a. how people interact during social situations b. how people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values c. a person's internal mental state when in a group setting d. the difference between introverts and extroverts

b. how people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values

C. Wright Mills once said that sociologists need to develop a sociological ______________ to study how society affects individuals. a. culture b. imagination c. method d. tool

b. imagination

which statement illustrates value neutrality? a. obesity in children is obviously a result of parental neglect and, therefore, schools should take a greater role to prevent it b. in 2003, states like arkansas adopted laws requiring elementary schools to remove soft drink vending machines from schools c. merely restricting children's acess to junk food at school is not enough to prevent obesity d. physical activity and healthy eating are a fundamental part of a child's education

b. in 2003, states like arkansas adopted laws requiring elementary schools to remove soft drink vending machines from schools

Research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation _______. a. at infancy b. in early adolescence c. in early adulthood d. in late adulthood

b. in early adolescence

A cultural universal is something that: a. addresses all aspects of a group's behavior b. is found in all cultures c. is based on social norms d. may or may not be of value in meeting social needs

b. is found in all cultures

which founder of sociology believed societies changes due to class struggle? a. emile comte b. karl marx c. plato d. herbert spencer

b. karl marx

who believed that the history of society was one of class struggle? a. emile durkheim b. karl marx c. erving goffmann d. george herbert mead

b. karl marx

which research technique would most likely be used by a symbolic interactionist? a. surveys b. participant observation c. quantitative data analysis d. none of the above

b. participant observation

Conflict theorists see sorting as a way to ________. a. challenge gifted students b. perpetuate divisions of socioeconomic status c. help students who need additional support d. teach respect for authority

b. perpetuate divisions of socioeconomic status

Societies practice social control to maintain ________. a. formal sanctions b. social order c. cultural deviance d. sanction labeling

b. social order

Faith has a full-time job and two children. She has enough money for the basics and can pay her rent each month, but she feels that, with her education and experience, her income should be enough for her family to live much better than they do. Faith is experiencing: a. global poverty b. subjective poverty c. extreme poverty d. relative poverty

b. subjective poverty

When Japanese scientists develop a new vaccine for swine flu and offer that technology to U.S. pharmaceutical companies, _______ has taken place. a. media globalization b. technological diffusion c. monetizing d. planned obsolescence

b. technological diffusion

Paco knows that women find him attractive, and he's never found it hard to get a date. But as he ages, he dyes his hair to hide the gray and wears clothes that camouflage the weight he has put on. Paco's behavior can be best explained by the concept of _______. a. role strain b. the looking-glass self c. role performance d. habitualization

b. the looking-glass self

weber believed humans could not be studied purely objectively because they were influenced by: a. drugs b. their culture c. their genetic makeup d. the researcher

b. their culture

the irrational fear or hatred of another culture is called: a. ethnocentrism b. xenophobia c. xenophile d. ethnophobia

b. xenophobia

Which statement illustrates low status consistency? a. A suburban family lives in a modest ranch home and enjoys a nice vacation each summer. b. A single mother receives food stamps and struggles to find adequate employment. c. A college dropout launches an online company that earns millions in its first year. d. A celebrity actor owns homes in three countries.

c. A college dropout launches an online company that earns millions in its first year.

What occurs in Lawrence Kohlberg's conventional level? a. Children develop the ability to have abstract thoughts b. Morality is developed by pain and pleasure c. Children begin to consider what society considers moral and immoral d. Parental beliefs have no influence on children's morality

c. Children begin to consider what society considers moral and immoral

The idea that gender inequality comes from the division of labor fits with which Sociological theory? a. Symbolic Interactionism b. Functionalism c. Conflict Theory d. Feminist Theory

c. Conflict Theory

The "American Dream"—the notion that anybody can be successful and rich if they work hard enough—is most commonly associated with which sociological theory? a. Sociobiology b. Functionalism c. Conflict theory d. Ethnocentrism

c. Conflict theory

Which socialist perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps to maintain social inequalities within a society? a. Functional b. Symbolic interactionist c. Conflict theory d. Feminist perspective

c. Conflict theory

a sociologist conducts research into the ways that hispanic american students are historically underprivileged in the u.s. education system. What theoretical approach is the sociologist using? a. Symbolic interactionism b. Functionalism c. Conflict theory d. Ethnocentrism

c. Conflict theory

Which is not one of functionalism's four main purposes of government? a. Maintaining law and order b. Meeting social needs c. Equally distributing resources d. Planning and directing society

c. Equally distributing resources

What does a Functionalist consider when studying a phenomenon like the Tea Party movement? a. The minute functions that every person at the protests plays in the whole b. The internal conflicts that play out within such a diverse and leaderless group c. How the movement contributes to the stability of society by offering the discontented a safe, controlled outlet for dissension d. The factions and divisions that form within the movement

c. How the movement contributes to the stability of society by offering the discontented a safe, controlled outlet for dissension

What is the most important commodity in a postindustrial society? a. Electricity b. Money c. Information d. Computers

c. Information

When it comes to technology, media, and society, which of the following is true? a. Media can influence technology, but not society. b. Technology created media, but society has nothing to do with these. c. Technology, media, and society are bound and cannot be separated. d. Society influences media but is not connected to technology.

c. Technology, media, and society are bound and cannot be separated.

Which of the following is not part of the rights and responsibilities of a sick person under the functionalist perspective? a. The sick person is not responsible for his condition. b. The sick person must try to get better. c. The sick person can take as long as she wants to get better. d. The sick person is exempt from the normal duties of society.

c. The sick person can take as long as she wants to get better.

What is an advantage of the McDonaldization of society? a. There is more variety of goods b. There is less theft c. There is more worldwide availability of goods d. There is more opportunity for businesses

c. There is more worldwide availability of goods

Sociologists using conflict perspective might study what? a. How social movements develop b. What social purposes a movement serves c. What motivates inequitably treated people to join a movement d. What individuals hope to gain from taking part in a social movement

c. What motivates inequitably treated people to join a movement

According to Marx, the _____ own the means of production in a society. a. proletariat b. vassals c. bourgeoisie d. anomie

c. bourgeoisie

Karl Marx believed social structures evolve through: a. supply and demand b. enlightenment c. conflict d. cooperation

c. conflict

seeing patterns means that a sociologist needs to be able to: a. compare the behavior of individuals from different societies b. compare one society to another c. identify similarities in how social groups respond to social pressure d. compare individuals to groups

c. identify similarities in how social groups respond to social pressure

One day, you decide to wear pajamas to the grocery store. While you shop, you notice people giving you strange looks and whispering to others. In this case, the grocery store patrons are demonstrating _______. a. deviance b. formal sanctions c. informal sanctions d. positive sanctions

c. informal sanctions

A woman being married to two men would be an example of: a. monogamy b. polygyny c. polyandry d. cohabitation

c. polyandry

_______ deviance is a violation of norms that _______ result in a person being labeled a deviant. a. secondary; does not b. negative; does c. primary; does not d. primary; may or may not

c. primary; does not

cultural sanctions can also be viewed as ways that society: a. establishes leaders b. determines language c. regulates behavior d. determines laws

c. regulates behavior

Couples who cohabitate before marriage are ______ couples who did not cohabitate before marriage to be married at least ten years. a. far more likely than b. far less likely than c. slightly less likely than d. equally as likely as

c. slightly less likely than

the existence of social norms, both formal and informal, is one of the main things that inform _______, otherwise known as encouraging social conformity. a. values b. sanctions c. social control d. mores

c. social control

modern-day hipsters are an example of: a. ethnocentricity b. counterculture c. subculture d. high culture

c. subculture

which of the following best describes sociology as a subject? the study of: a. individual behavior b. cultures c. society and social interaction d. economics

c. the study of society and social interaction

When it comes to media and technology, a functionalist would focus on: a. the symbols created and reproduced by the media b. the association of technology and technological skill with men c. the way that various forms of media socialize users d. the digital divide between the technological haves and have-nots

c. the way that various forms of media socialize users

Which of the following scenarios is an example of intragenerational mobility? a. A janitor belongs to the same social class as his grandmother did b. An executive belongs to a different class than her parents c. An editor shares the same social class as his cousin d. A lawyer belongs to a different class than her sister

d. A lawyer belongs to a different class than her sister

Which is not an example of a normative organization? a. A book club b. A church youth group c. A People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protest group d. A study hall

d. A study hall

What are some of the intended positive aspects of bureaucracies? a. Increased productivity b. Increased efficiency c. Equal treatment for all d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of these systems allows for the most social mobility? a. Caste b. Monarchy c. Meritocracy d. Class

d. Class

Which of the following best describes how deviance is defined? a. Deviance is defined by federal, state, and local laws. b. Deviance's definition is determined by one's religion. c. Deviance occurs whenever someone else is harmed by an action. d. Deviance is socially defined.

d. Deviance is socially defined.

Which of the following societies were the first to have permanent residents? a. Industrial b. Hunter-gatherer c. Horticultural d. Feudal

d. Feudal

Which sociologist is not associated with conflict theory? a. C. Wright Mills b. G. William Domhoff c. Karl Marx d. George H. Mead

d. George H. Mead

Which of the following is not an aspect of globalization? a. Integrating governments through international trade b. Integrating cultures through international trade c. Integrating finance through international trade d. Integrating child care through international trade

d. Integrating child care through international trade

Which assertion about aging in men would be made by a sociologist following the functionalist perspective? a. Men view balding as representative of a loss of strength. b. Men tend to have better retirement plans than women. c. Men have life expectancies three to five years shorter than women. d. Men who remain active after retirement play supportive community roles.

d. Men who remain active after retirement play supportive community roles.

Which theory of education focuses on the labels acquired through the educational process? a. Conflict theory b. Feminist theory c. Functionalist theory d. Symbolic interactionism

d. Symbolic interactionism

What is the largest difference between the Functionalist and Conflict perspectives and the Interactionist perspective? a. The former two consider long-term repercussions of the group or situation, while the latter focuses on the present b. The first two are the more common sociological perspective, while the latter is a newer sociological model c. The first two focus on hierarchical roles within an organization, while the last takes a more holistic view d. The first two perspectives address large-scale issues facing groups, while the last examines more detailed aspects

d. The first two perspectives address large-scale issues facing groups, while the last examines more detailed aspects.

Conflict theorists see IQ tests as being biased. Why? a. They are scored in a way that is subject to human error. b. They do not give children with learning disabilities a fair chance to demonstrate their true intelligence. c. They don't involve enough test items to cover multiple intelligences. d. They reward affluent students with questions that assume knowledge associated with upper-class culture.

d. They reward affluent students with questions that assume knowledge associated with upper-class culture.

Which factor does not influence voting practices? a. Race b. Social class c. Ethnicity d. Voting booths

d. Voting booths

Sociologists associate sexuality with _______. a. a person's capacity for personal attachment b. sexual maturation c. biological factors d. a person's capacity for sexual feelings

d. a person's capacity for sexual feelings

Functionalist theory sees education as serving the needs of _________. a. families b. society c. the individual d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following factors can affect the pay gap? a. having children b. lower education level c. being married d. all of the above

d. all of the above

studying sociology helps people analyze data because they learn: a. interview techniques b. to apply statistics c. to generate theories d. all of the above

d. all of the above

According to the symbolic interactionist perspective, we "do gender": a. during half of our activities b. only when they apply to our biological sex c. only if we are actively following gender roles d. all of the time, in everything we do

d. all of the time, in everything we do

Ethnicity describes shared: a. beliefs b. language c. religion d. any of the above

d. any of the above

Based on meritocracy, a physician's assistant would: a. receive the same pay as all the other physician's assistants b. be considered a member of the upper class c. most likely marry a professional at the same level d. earn a pay raise for doing excellent work

d. earn a pay raise for doing excellent work

Conflict theorists view capitalists as those who: a. are ambitious b. fund social services c. spend money wisely d. get rich while workers stay poor

d. get rich while workers stay poor

some jobs today advertise in multinational markets and permit telecommuting in lieu of working from a primary location. this broadening of the job market and the way that jobs are performed can be attributed to: a. cultural lag b. diffusion c. discovery d. globalization

d. globalization

which person or organization defined the concept of value neutrality? a. institutional review board (IRB) b. peter rossi c. american sociological association (ASA) d. max weber

d. max weber

the american flag is a material object that denotes the u.s. however, many associate ideas with the flag, like bravery and freedom. in this example, what are bravery and freedom? a. symbols b. language c. material culture d. nonmaterial culture

d. nonmaterial culture

Mike, a college student, rents a studio apartment. He cannot afford a television and lives on cheap groceries like dried beans and ramen noodles. Since he does not have a regular job, he does not own a car. Mike is living in: a. global poverty b. extreme poverty c. subjective poverty d. relative poverty

d. relative poverty

which of these theories is most likely to look at the social world on a micro level? a. structural functionalism b. conflict theory c. positivism d. symbolic interactionism

d. symbolic interactionism

a symbolic interactionist may compare social interactions to: a. behaviors b. conflict c. human organs d. theatrical roles

d. theatrical roles

most cultures have been found to identify laughter as a sign of humor, joy, or pleasure. laughter is an example of: a. relativism b. ethnocentrism c. xenocentrism d. universalism

d. universalism

A sociologist working from a symbolic interaction perspective would: a. study how inequality is created and reproduced b. study how corporations can improve the lives of their low-income workers c. try to understand how companies provide an advantage to high-income nations compared to low-income nations d. want to interview women working in factories to understand how they manage the expectations of their supervisors, make ends meet, and support their households on a day-to-day basis

d. want to interview women working in factories to understand how they manage the expectations of their supervisors, make ends meet, and support their households on a day-to-day basis