Sociology Chapter 5
84. Anthropologist E.T. Hall coined the term proxemic bubble to refer to our personal three-dimensional space. Also, according to Hall, a. we feel threatened when people we do not know enter our proxemic bubble. b. the proxemic bubble is not affected by culture or ethnicity. c. enemies stand close in order to try and intimidate each other. d. we burst our proxemics bubble when we like the other.
a
9. Which of these is an example of something a sociologist would consider from the microlevel analysis of social interaction? a. day to day life in a sorority house b. poverty in the U.S. c. the causes of homelessness d. rates of urban crime
a
91. Research on the importance of attractiveness in human interactions indicates that a. standards of attractiveness vary between cultures and between subcultures in the same society. b. its significance is overrated in terms of who we form relationships with. c. attractiveness affects who we are attracted to, but not how we judge people. d. people considered unattractive are generally thought of in very positive terms.
a
93. Standards of beauty are culturally variable. In the U.S., a. White women are more concerned about weight than African American women. b. the Hispanics and Whites have the same standard for thinness in women c. African Americans women are more self-critical of their bodies than are White women d. Hispanic women are more interested in outward appearances of beauty than White women.
a
97. According to the concept of the social construction of reality, a. there is no reality beyond that which is produced by social interaction. b. the truth of a situation may be difficult for us to recognize at first. c. people supporting different teams will agree on the fairness of the referees, because whether something is a foul or not is a matter of fact. d. many things have their own intrinsic or inherent meaning.
a
30. In most contemporary societies create consistent patterns in the division of labor. a. intelligence and ability b. age, gender, race and class c. interest and enthusiasm d. religion and moral beliefs
b
33. is characterized by less prominence of personal ties, a somewhat diminished role of the nuclear family, and a lessened sense of personal loyalty to the total society. a. Gemeinschaft b. Gesellschaft c. Verstehen d. Sue Generis
b
42. Pastoral societies are based on the domestication of animals. In addition, they are characterized by a. having no material wealth. b. being nomadic. c. their location in rich farmlands. d. a lack of any division of labor.
b
43. In societies, there is a clearer division of labor than pastoral societies, but less than in industrial societies. a. foraging b. horticultural c. pastoral d. post-industrial
b
46. Which of these is not a characteristic of most industrial societies? a. use of machines to produce goods and services b. increased death rates and a lowered life expectancy c. highly differentiated labor force d. social cohesion achieved through structures of social institutions
b
51. Today, the United States would be described as a. an agricultural society. b. between industrial and post-industrial phases. c. moving beyond post-industrial society. d. no longer manufacturing any products for itself.
b
57. It is possible for members of an audience or a category to become a group, but in order to do so they must a. meet face-to-face. b. interact with each other. c. be well-organized. d. share other things in common.
b
59. When the different statuses of a person each brings with them significantly different amounts of prestige this causes . a. role strain b. status inconsistency c. role conflict d. status ambivalence
b
60. An immigrant from Vietnam was a lawyer in his home country. In the U.S. he cannot practice law, and so he drives a cab for a living. His experience is an example of . a. role conflict b. status inconsistency c. role strain d. ascribed status
b
61. A status that is earned is called an a. acquired status b. achieved status c. assumed status d. ascribed status
b
62. A medical doctor and a judge are examples of . a. ascribed statuses b. achieved statuses c. assumed statuses d. acquired statuses
b
66. are statuses that demonstrate that it is difficult to draw a firm line between ascribed and achieved statuses. a. Occupation and education b. Social class and gender c. Age and occupation d. Being a parent and being a student
b
70. A student who admires her basketball coach and plans to become a coach herself is an example of . a. role reversal b. role modeling c. role imitation d. taking the role of the other
b
71. When the roles in one's role set clash with one another, the result is role . a. inconsistency b. conflict c. strain d. breakdown
b
73. Sociologist Arlie Hochschild's concept of "the second shift" is discussed in the text as an example of . a. a role set b. role conflict c. role strain d. taking the role of the other
b
76. Which of the following is false in regards to social interaction? a. Everyday behaviors are shaped by society. b. Most behaviors are inherently positive or negative, regardless of the situation is. c. The cultural context is important in determining the meaning of a behavior. d. An action that is positive in one culture may be negative in another.
b
8. Sociologists who study the large patterns of social interactions that are vast, complex, and highly differentiated are using . a. microanalysis b. macroanalysis c. content analysis d. organic analysis
b
80. Parents vary their pattern of touch or tactile communication most often based on . a. age b. gender c. race d. communication style
b
82. Proxemic communication refers to: a. how individuals use nonverbal cues. b. the amount of space between interacting individuals. c. an individual's personal bubble. d. the gender difference in nonverbal communication.
b
86. Research on interpersonal attraction and the formation of pairs indicates that a. affiliation and interpersonal attraction are really the same thing. b. attraction can be scientifically predicted. c. love is a matter of the heart and cannot be predicted. d. there is no pattern to whom we find attractive.
b
88. Which of the following is true about human relationships? a. Most people do not seek affiliation. b. Many people lack human contact. c. They have a strong need for affiliation. d. Most people are not conscious of their need for relationships.
b
90. Research has established that a. there is no such thing as overexposure to someone you are attracted to. b. if you find someone attractive, the more often you see them the more attractive they become, up to a point. c. if you start out disliking someone, the more you see that person the more you will come to like them. d. if you dislike a person, continued exposure to them will intensify those feelings.
b
92. In regards to interpersonal attraction, sociological research tells us that a. we must like someone in order to love and feel passion toward them. b. it is possible to like someone a great deal and not love them. c. the less we see of someone the more desirable we find them. d. most of the time our evaluations of others are not influenced by their attractiveness to us.
b
94. According to the text, which of the following is true? a. The more similar a couple is in terms of race and class, the more likely they are to break up. b. The more similar a couple is in terms of race and class, the less likely they are to break up. c. The more similar a couple is in terms of parental relationships, the more likely they are to break up. d. The more similar a couple is in terms of parental relationships, the less likely they are to break up.
b
98. Symbolic interactionists argue that our perceptions of reality are determined by our definition of the situation. This means that to a large extent, a. we wait until we have enough factual information before we form opinions. b. we basically see what we want to see. c. we can never have any opinions or perceptions of reality. d. our opinions and perceptions are determined by what others want us to believe.
b
100. According to Ervin Goffman, when Jim willfully tries to manipulate others, he is engaging in . a. role conflict b. exploitation c. impression management d. role strain
c
13. Which of the following is not a social institution? a. education b. family c. friends d. religion
c
21. According to the text, social structures 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.
c
22. Society is a network of: a. roles. b. statuses. c. social structures. d. divisions of labor.
c
25. In a society where mechanical solidarity exists a. solidarity is created by individuals playing a great variety of different roles. b. unity is based on role differentiation, not similarity. c. individuals share the same values, hold the same things sacred, and frequently play the same roles. d. the performance of multiple roles is necessary for the execution of society's complex and integrated functions.
c
27. The type of social solidarity that exists in the United States and other industrialized societies is solidarity. a. communal b. mechanical c. organic d. integrated
c
32. Which of the following reflects a gemeinschaft society? a. Strangers on a street corner. b. Individuals talking in a cubicle in a large corporation. c. A small community's tomato festival. d. A large city park.
c
34. Within a gemeinschaft society, how is social control achieved? 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.
c
35. Which of these is true about gesellschaft societies? a. they have no social cohesion b. primary relationships are dominant in society c. the division of labor creates organic solidarity d. mechanical solidarity creates social control
c
38. The key factor that distinguishes types of societies is the a. kinship system. b. division of labor. c. development of technology. d. economic system.
c
39. Preindustrial societies are those that a. do not raise any crops. b. only forage for food. c. work directly with the land. d. no longer manufacture; they produce information.
c
4. Emile Durkheim described society as suis generis. This means that society a. is made up of a lot of individualized social interaction. b. is the term for a set of groups and organizations in the same location. c. is greater than the sum of its parts; it is an entity of its own. d. lacks order because it has such great diversity.
c
40. Which of these types of society has the greatest amount of social differentiation? a. foraging b. pastoral c. agricultural d. horticultural
c
48. A pastoral society is unlike a forging society because: a. It lacks a division of labor. b. A forging society is more complex. c. It develops a division of labor. d. It lacks surplus.
c
52. How does post-industrialism impact members of society? a. most have more leisure time b. new kinds of jobs pay better so most make more money c. education, particularly science, takes on paramount importance d. full employment as new kinds of jobs are created
c
55. If I am a member of a parent-teacher association, which of the following am I involved in? a. an audience b. an informal organization c. a formal organization d. a private organization
c
56. The faithful fans of the original Coke form a(n) . a. social group b. social constituency c. audience d. social category
c
63. A status that is occupied from the moment of birth (e.g., your sex or race) is called an . a. acquired status b. assumed status c. ascribed status d. achieved status
c
78. Nonverbal communication 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 one's race, class, and gender. d. is usually one-way.
c
81. When Jack raises his eyebrows at a comment made by Carol he is engaging in . a. role stain b. verbal communication c. nonverbal communication d. small talk
c
83. When it comes to proxemic communication a. most people are aware of how they use personal space. b. women always stand close, regardless of the degree of friendship with the person they are talking to. c. people who are sexually attracted to each other stand exceptionally close. d. men stand closer to women than to men.
c
85. The size of proxemic bubbles differs between ethnic groups. Research indicates that the ethnic group with the largest interaction distance between individuals involved in a conversation is a. Hispanic people b. White middle-class Americans c. White British males d. African Americans
c
87. Julie has a positive response when she sees Carl. Julie is experiencing . a. affiliation b. proxemic communication c. interpersonal attraction d. imprinting
c
89. In regards to interpersonal attraction, sociologists find that a. attraction to others is not sociological. b. absence makes the heart grow fonder; we tend to find those who live further away from us more attractive. c. close proximity is one of the determinants of attraction between people. d. people tend to fear too much personal disclosure when communicating online.
c
95. Research on interpersonal attractiveness is very clear that a. opposites attract. b. there is not pattern to interpersonal attraction. c. attraction to people who are very similar to us is most common. d. politics do not matter when it comes to love.
c
96. The social construction of reality is a principle that is central to . a. functionalist theory b. conflict theory c. symbolic interaction theory d. equilibrium theory
c
1. What is the relationship between culture and society, from a sociological perspective? a. The members of a society share a culture to some extent. b. A society is much larger and more widespread than culture. c. A society involves social interaction; culture does not. d. Culture is a subset of society.
a
15. Social institutions a. cannot be observed directly. b. are only found in large societies. c. do not serve any particular function in society. d. are rare in our society.
a
17. Functionalist theorists contend that social institutions a. assure the stability and continuance of society. b. provide for some segments of society at the expense of others. c. distribute power to the various segments of society unequally. d. shape individual identity and personality.
a
26. In a society marked by organic solidarity a. individuals play a great variety of different roles and unity is based on role differentiation. b. the roles people play are very similar. c. individuals share the same values and hold the same things sacred. d. there is a complete lack of collective consciousness.
a
29. Durkheim defined division of labor as: a. the relatedness of different tasks. b. the differentiation of male tasks and female tasks. c. unity within diversity. d. important secondary relationships.
a
31. Those societies that are gemeinschaft are characterized by a. a sense of "we" feeling. b. extensive division of labor. c. strong secondary relationships. d. organic solidarity.
a
36. Ethnic conflict is most likely within societies and between societies. a. gesellschaft / gemeinschaft b. gemeinschaft / gesellschaft c. mechanical / organic d. traditional / contemporary
a
37. Sociologists distinguish six different types of societies based on 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.
a
41. Which of the following is not characteristic of foraging societies? a. simple technologies for harvesting food surpluses b. being nomadic c. society organized around the family d. role differentiation based on gender
a
45. In industrial societies, social cohesion is achieved through a. a complex division of labor b. kinship systems c. religious beliefs d. shared ethnic heritage
a
47. Postindustrial societies are characterized by a. the production of information services. b. an increase in manufacturing jobs. c. a large working class of industrial laborers. d. a strict division of labor.
a
49. In postindustrial societies a. the economy is dependent on the production and distribution of services and knowledge. b. there is very little social differentiation or division of labor. c. religion and family are the most vital social institutions. d. social inequality is rare.
a
50. If my occupation involves scientific research or management of information, then the type of society I represent is a. postindustrial b. industrial c. forging d. pastoral.
a
53. From a sociological perspective, which of these is not necessarily characteristic of a group? a. interaction is face-to-face b. members communicate with each other c. members share goals and norms d. members possess an awareness of themselves as "we"
a
58. The established position that one occupies within a social structure and that carries with it a degree of prestige is called a(n) a. status b. occupation c. role d. role set
a
6. The importance of Durkheim's sui generis is that . a. society is more than the sum of the individuals in it. b. society is simpler than once thought. c. social interaction is more important than social structure. d. culture and society are not equivalent.
a
64. Your age and race are examples of a. ascribed statuses. b. achieved statuses. c. assumed statuses. d. acquired statuses.
a
67. An ascribed status is one that is . a. beyond the individual's control b. the responsibility of the individual c. an earned status d. a low rank
a
69. When a person defines her identity as a mechanic, she is creating her . a. master or achieved status b. ascribed status c. role set d. none of the above
a
7. Sociologists who study relatively small, less-complex, and less differentiated patterns of social interaction are using a. microanalysis b. macroanalysis c. structural analysis d. organic analysis
a
72. Anne is a college student and a full-time employee and a mother of two young children. Anne is likely experiencing a. role conflict. b. role strain. c. status inconsistency. d. status sets.
a
74. A condition wherein a single role brings conflicting expectations is called role . a. strain b. breakdown c. conflict d. confusion
a
75. Students are expected to spend a lot of time on their studies, but students are also increasingly expected to perform some sort of volunteer work and to socialize in their residence halls. The result is a. role strain. b. anomie. c. role conflict. d. role breakdown.
a
77. In the study of social interaction, sociologists find that a. social status influences the meaning of nonverbal behaviors. b. nonverbal communication, such as silence, has universal interpretations. c. the vast majority of human communication is verbal. d. although men and women have different speech patterns, they use nonverbal communication in the same ways.
a
10. Which of these would interest a sociologist who prefers macroanalysis of social interaction? a. the pattern and content of cliques in a high school b. how laws governing family leave have affected families in the U.S. c. how members of a gang feel about the crimes they commit d. the daily lives of people in a homeless shelter
b
12. Sociologists investigating social organization find that a. it is most common in industrial societies. b. it brings predictability to human behavior. c. it only applies to very large organizations. d. it is only apparent to researchers.
b
14. A is a broad system that organizes specific functions in society. a. social organization b. social institution c. social structure d. socialization
b
19. From the perspective of conflict theorists, social institutions a. exist to protect the rights of those with less power in society. b. provide for some members of society more than for others. c. create meaning for the people who participate in them. d. hold society together.
b
20. Sociologists use the term to refer to the organized pattern of social relationships and social institutions that together comprise society. a. cultural complex b. social structure c. infrastructure d. social network
b
23. According to Emile Durkheim, it is that gives groups social solidarity. a. the social macrostructure b. collective consciousness c. class consciousness d. popular culture
b
24. In answer to the question, "What holds society together?" Durkheim answered: a. division of labor. b. collective consciousness. c. social structure. d. social interaction.
b
28. Durkheim argued that complex societies are held together by the systematic interrelatedness of different tasks. He used the term to refer to this interrelatedness. a. bureaucracy b. the division of labor c. social superstructure d. social infrastructure
b
3. Which of the following describes a society according to sociologists? a. Highly independent individuals living together. b. Members who share common culture. c. Members who are unaware of other societies. d. Members who exhibit constant harmony.
b
11. Sociologists use the term to describe the order established in social groups at any level. a. social interaction b. infrastructure c. social design d. social organization
d
16. Social institutions are an important concept within sociology for all of the following reasons, except a. they shape life within any particular society. b. they meet certain needs that are necessary for society to exist. c. they exist outside of individual experience. d. they are natural extensions of society.
d
18. Which of the following is not a function of social institutions? a. the socialization of new members of the society b. providing members a sense of purpose c. replacement of society's members d. supporting members economically
d
2. Which of the following characteristics does a society not possess? a. People think of themselves as distinct from other societies. b. Members maintain ties of interaction. c. Individuals have a high degree of interdependence among their members. d. Groups resemble society, but are similar in size.
d
44. Which type of society may include a system of slavery? a. foraging b. industrial c. horticultural d. agricultural
d
5. In which of the following is Durkheim most interested? a. How society changes. b. The ways that interaction creates innovation. c. Power. d. The ways society is held together.
d
54. Which of the following is not an example of a social group? a. the elderly b. nurses c. veterans d. American Idol fans
d
65. Gender may be considered an achieved status as well as an ascribed status for all of the following reasons, except a. gender is socially constructed. b. people enact their gender through behaviors and appearance. c. some people transition in some way from the sex into which they were born. d. gender and sex are unique concepts.
d
68. Which of the following is likely not an example of one's master status? a. age b. race c. gender d. height
d
79. Patterns of touch are strongly influenced by gender. Which of the following statements regarding gender and touch is false? a. Women are more likely to use touch for emotional support than men are. b. Boys tend to be touched by their parents more roughly than girls are. c. In an interaction, which people touch others is a reflection of the relative social status of the participants. d. In everyday interaction men and women tend to use touch about equally.
d
99. Professor Watkins comes into her classroom before class begins and moved all the desks so that they are facing the back of the classroom. She then watches to see how the students react. Professor Watkins is using: a. symbolic interactionism b. functionalism c. conflict theory d. ethnomethodology
d