sociology study questions exam 2
a. Charlotte is an intelligent teenager but told by her step-sisters and cousins that she's destined to a life of poverty and failure. Charlotte begins to do poorly in school, and eventually drops out.
1. Which of the following is NOT an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?
b. Symbolic interactionist
A judge and her gavel, a police officer and his gun, a lawyer and her power suit are examples of different roles and material culture. A ____ would be most concerned with the parts these objects play in impression management.
C. Laissez-faire
Christine is president of her Improvisation Comedy Troupe. When making decisions about booking gigs, rehearsal spaces, and call-times, Christine leaves the troupe to decide for themselves. Christine is a(n) _____ leader.
a. Instrumental function
Grace works in at an advertising agency. Grace's co-workers help her complete presentations, contact clients, and assist her with research. Her co-workers are serving a(n):
a. Ascribed status
Ivanka Trump is the daughter of business mogul Donald Trump. Her role as heiress to the Trump fortune is an example of ______.
reference group
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. The basketball team is serving as Michael's _____.
c. A freelance artist creating a sculpture of Barack Obama
Which of the following is NOT an example of organic solidarity?
b. Members of sorority Delta Delta Delta advise their pledges not to socialize with members of pledges of rival sorority Sigma Delta Theta.
Which of the following is an example of an in-group/out-group dynamic?
a. Derek attends law school and becomes a lawyer, though he dreams of one day becoming a famous author.
Which of the following is an example of role strain?
