Question 1

What component of the group processes perspective is most evident in Malcom's belief that Ginny should not be a supervisor?&#10;A)power&#10;B)status&#10;C)justice&#10;D)legitimacy

Accepted Answer

legitimacy

Question 2

What social psychologist is most associated with the concepts of dyads and triads?&#10;A)Emile Durkheim&#10;B)August Comte&#10;C)Herbert Blumer&#10;D)Georg Simmel

Accepted Answer

Georg Simmel is the social psychologist most associated with the concepts of dyads (a social group consisting of two people) and triads (a social group consisting of three people). Simmel explored the dynamics of these small social groups and the ways in which they differ from larger groups in terms of communication, cooperation, and conflict.

Question 3

Franklin did not think much about how the economy or society affects his life until he lost his job.Franklin's change in attitude about the economy best reflects which principle from the social structure and personality perspective?

A)components principle
B)proximity principle
C)propinquity principle
D)psychology principle

proximity principle

Accepted Answer

proximity principle

Question 4

In the previous question,Franklin's internal processesing of his job loss best represents which principle from the social structure and personality perspective?&#10;A)components principle&#10;B)proximity principle&#10;C)propinquity principle&#10;D)psychology principle

Accepted Answer

The psychology principle focuses on the individual's internal processes and experiences, including their thoughts, emotions, and perceptions. Franklin's internal processing of his job loss relates to this principle as it involves his personal feelings and reactions towards the situation. The other principles listed (components, proximity, and propinquity) are more related to the social and structural aspects of a person's environment, rather than their internal experiences.

Question 5

Networks are important to the study of the effects of society on individuals' thoughts,feelings, and behavior because&#10;A)they provide important links between people in society.&#10;B)they give people more friends.&#10;C)they provide ways of managing life problems.&#10;D)they give people more prestigious jobs.

Accepted Answer

Networks are important because they provide important links between people in society, allowing for the spread of ideas, attitudes, and behaviors. These networks may influence an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by providing social support, shaping cultural norms, and impacting access to resources.

Question 6

Who coined the expression &#34;symbolic interaction&#34;?&#10;A)Emile Durkheim&#10;B)Herbert Blumer&#10;C)August Comte&#10;D)George Herbert Mead

Accepted Answer

The expression "symbolic interaction" was coined by Herbert Blumer, who was a student of George Herbert Mead, the founder of symbolic interactionism.

Question 7

Which of the following is considered a major dimension of group processes?&#10;A)power&#10;B)justice&#10;C)legitimacy&#10;D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above (power, justice, legitimacy) are considered major dimensions of group processes according to research in the field of social psychology. These factors all play important roles in shaping the functioning and outcomes of groups, as well as individuals' satisfaction and well-being within group settings.

Question 8

Role theory is associated with which perspective in sociological social psychology?&#10;A)symbolic interaction&#10;B)social structure and personality&#10;C)group processes&#10;D)structural functionalism

Accepted Answer

Role theory is closely associated with the social structure and personality perspective in sociological social psychology, as it focuses on how individuals' roles within societal structures influence their behavior and self-concept. Other options such as symbolic interaction and group processes do have some overlap with role theory, but do not provide as comprehensive an explanation of the role that social structure plays in shaping individual behavior. Structural functionalism, while it also emphasizes the role of social structure, tends to take a more macro-level view of societal systems and may not delve as deeply into individual-level processes.

Question 9

What type of group is shown in this story?&#10;A)primary&#10;B)secondary&#10;C)tertiary&#10;D)reference

Accepted Answer

The group shown in the story is a secondary group, as it is a work group consisting of individuals who come together to achieve a specific goal, in this case, running a print shop.

Question 10

A group of friends getting together for dinner represents a ________ group while a group of people at your work represents a ________ group?&#10;A)reference; primary&#10;B)primary; reference&#10;C)primary; secondary&#10;D)secondary; reference

Accepted Answer

A primary group is a small, intimate group consisting of close friends and family, while a secondary group is a larger, more impersonal group based on shared interests or activities, such as coworkers at work. Therefore, a group of friends getting together for dinner is an example of a primary group, while a group of people at work is an example of a secondary group.

Question 11

The difference between dyads and triads is important because:&#10;A)moving from a dyad to a triad exponentially increases the number of relationships available in an interaction.&#10;B)moving from a dyad to a triad exponentially decreases the amount of intimacy possible in a group.&#10;C)moving from a dyad to a triad exponentially decreases the number of relationships available in an interaction.&#10;D)both a and b

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Question 12

Professor Swanson is studying the meaning of &#34;goodness&#34; using a survey of public attitudes toward the topic.Which school of symbolic interaction is she most likely using in her research?&#10;A)the Chicago school&#10;B)the Indiana/Iowa school&#10;C)the Swanson school&#10;D)the sociological social psychology school

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Question 13

The development of symbolic interactionism stems from which philosophical tradition or traditions?&#10;A)Scottish moral philosophers&#10;B)German economists&#10;C)American pragmatism&#10;D)both a and c

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Question 14

Bob goes to the beach on a hot summer day and is surprised when he observes a group of people dressed in formal wear sitting in beach chairs amongst sunbathers.Bob was surprised because the ______________ did not meet his expectation for that situation.

A)situation
B)social scripts
C)frame
D)all of the above

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The answer of Bob goes to the beach on a...

Question 15

Socioeconomic status (social class),race or ethnicity,gender,age,and sexuality all relate to which principle of the social structure and personality perspective?&#10;A)components principle&#10;B)proximity principle&#10;C)psychology principle&#10;D)peter principle

Accepted Answer

The answer of Socioeconomic status (social class),race or ethnicity,gender,age,and sexuality...

Question 16

After Donna cheated on her most recent exam,she starts to feel a sense of guilt,making her reconsider whether she wants to do it again.Donna's feelings of guilt can be considered a _________ according to the social structure and personality perspective,leading her to rethink her future behaviors.

A)social more
B)social norm
C)social force
D)social fear

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The answer of After Donna cheated on her most recent...

Question 17

Which social theorists are most associated with the concept of the social construction of reality?&#10;A)Marx and Engels&#10;B)Thomas and Thomas&#10;C)Berger and Luckmann&#10;D)Blumer and Mead

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Question 18

Terence started to believe that a friend at work is really a spy from another company,leading him to avoid interactions with that person as much as possible.Ultimately,he treats all interactions with her as suspect,making him reluctant to share any work-related information with her.Which of the following best explains Terence's behavior?

A)Components principle of the social structure and personality perspective
B)The Thomas theorem
C)The peter principle
D)The group processes concept of legitimacy

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The answer of Terence started to believe that a friend...

Question 19

Janelle wants to study how and why some people are able to tell other people what to do while others are not.What aspect of group processes is she studying?&#10;A)power&#10;B)status&#10;C)justice&#10;D)legitimacy

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Question 20

A local fraternity developed a special hand signal whenever they see each other on the university quad.In symbolic interactionist terms,this signal has become a ________ for this group.&#10;A)meaningful exchange&#10;B)important source of pride&#10;C)language&#10;D)symbol

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Deck 2: Perspectives in Sociological Social Psychology