Question 1

Concentric group affiliations are most similar to ______.&#10;A) Russian nesting dolls&#10;B) spider webs&#10;C) the world map&#10;D) an army

Accepted Answer

Concentric group affiliations are like Russian nesting dolls because each group is nested inside another larger group, with the smallest group being encompassed by larger and larger groups.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of modern affiliations in America?&#10;A) We have lower rates of affiliation than any other nation.&#10;B) We prefer face-to-face meetings over web-based meetings.&#10;C) We attempt to reconcile our identities through memberships.&#10;D) We are joining more but participating less.

Accepted Answer

According to studies, while more Americans are joining various groups and affiliations, their actual participation levels are declining. This trend is reflected in various domains, including religious organizations, sports clubs, and political parties.

Question 3

According to the author, why did students wear sunglasses on Sproul Plaza?&#10;A) to hide their bloodshot eyes&#10;B) to protect their eyes from the glare of the sun&#10;C) to disguise themselves from professors&#10;D) to discreetly scan for social interactions

Accepted Answer

The author states that students wore sunglasses on Sproul Plaza "to discreetly scan the area, taking note of who was around, who was talking to whom, who was laughing with whom." This suggests that the sunglasses were worn as a way to discretely observe social interactions.

Question 4

A social position an individual holds within a group or social system is known as a ______.&#10;A) norm&#10;B) status&#10;C) role&#10;D) more

Accepted Answer

A social position that an individual holds within a group or social system is known as a status. Norms are accepted social behaviors, roles are the behaviors that are expected of someone in a particular status, and mores are norms that are considered highly important for the benefit of society.

Question 5

According to the author, the most fundamental boundary that has been breached is that between the self and ______.&#10;A) technology&#10;B) money&#10;C) others&#10;D) understanding

Accepted Answer

The author states that the most fundamental boundary that has been breached is between the self and others. The article discusses how technology and money can impact this boundary, but ultimately it is the connection and blurring of identities with others that is the most significant breach.

Question 6

Many sociologists believe that that the price to pay for the freedom of urban life was ______.&#10;A) crime&#10;B) blas&#233; attitudes toward others&#10;C) isolation&#10;D) a sense of disconnection

Accepted Answer

The concept of "blasé attitude" describes a type of apathetic detachment from others that results from living in densely populated urban areas. Many sociologists believe that this is a price to pay for the freedom and excitement of urban life.

Question 7

The disintegration of French society around 1789 was blamed on ______.&#10;A) the Scottish enlightenment&#10;B) the traditional family&#10;C) heroism&#10;D) individualism

Accepted Answer

The disintegration of French society around 1789 was largely blamed on the rise of individualism, which challenged the traditional hierarchical structure of French society and created a sense of social and moral disorder.

Question 8

All of the following were true of groups in premodern society except that ______.&#10;A) they penetrated every aspect of our lives&#10;B) we had little choice about membership&#10;C) they were concentrically organized&#10;D) we could join them without stigma

Accepted Answer

In premodern society, joining certain groups could come with a stigma or be restricted based on certain criteria such as social status, occupation, or gender. Therefore, we could not always join groups without stigma.

Question 9

The back stage is synonymous with ______.&#10;A) perceived identity&#10;B) social expectations&#10;C) patterned structure&#10;D) authentic self

Accepted Answer

The concept of the back stage in social psychology refers to a space where individuals can drop their social masks and display their genuine, authentic selves. It is a place where individuals feel free to express themselves naturally, without feeling restricted by social expectations, perceived identity, or patterned structures. Therefore, the best choice is D, authentic self.

Question 10

Which psychologist's research initiated the concept of six degrees of separation?&#10;A) Stanley Milgram&#10;B) Duncan Watts&#10;C) Max Weber&#10;D) Sigmund Freud

Accepted Answer

Stanley Milgram's research in the 1960s involved the "small world" experiment, where he sent letters to people across the United States with instructions to pass them on to someone they knew who they thought was more likely to know the intended recipient. Milgram found that the letters reached their destination through an average of only six intermediaries, leading to the concept of "six degrees of separation."

Question 11

The author contends that in the networked economy, we face a paradox of small worlds and weak ties and have somehow managed to lose ourselves. Do you agree or disagree with this assertion? Support your answer using themes from the reading.

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Question 12

Explain the effect modern technology has had on our affiliations.

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Question 13

What is the purpose of the author's use of the prefix &#34;intra&#34;?

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Question 14

Name three groups or communities to which you belong that help to create your uniqueness as an individual.

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Question 15

Discuss two outcomes of large social networks.

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Deck 17: The Birth of the Intravidual