Question 1

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 among the sunbathers. Bob was surprised because the __________ did not meet his expectation for that situation.

Accepted Answer

Social scripts are the expected behaviors and actions in a given situation. Bob was surprised because the formal wear did not match the typical social script for a beach setting.

Question 2

Which social psychologist is most associated with the concepts of dyads and triads?

Accepted Answer

Georg Simmel is most associated with the concepts of dyads and triads in social psychology. He argued that interactions and group dynamics in small groups of two (dyads) and three (triads) differ significantly from interactions in larger groups, and that these differences are important in understanding social behavior.

Question 3

A group of friends getting together for dinner represents a __________ group, whereas a group of people at work represents a __________ group?

Accepted Answer

A group of friends getting together for dinner is an example of a primary group because the members have close, personal relationships that are built on emotional bonds. A group of people at work is an example of a secondary group because the members have a goal or task to accomplish, and their relationships are more formal and task-oriented. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 4

Review the three principles of the social structure and personality perspective. How do scholars from this perspective see society affecting interaction among individuals?

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Question 5

Discuss the ways that group structures can impact interaction in groups. Specifically, examine how group size (dyads and triads) and types of groups (e.g., primary groups) impact interactions between people.

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Question 6

Read the vignette and answer the questions that follow.
When Malcolm started working at the local print shop, he got along with everyone. He was a supervisor but always tried to stay friends with the people who worked for him. Soon after joining the shop, a new supervisor, Ginny, was hired to manage the shipping department. One day Malcolm heard Ginny use a racial slur. Then Malcolm started noticing other things about her behavior. He noticed that Ginny would eat only with people of her own race and gender, for that matter. He heard her make another racist remark. He ignored her as best he could, sharing his concerns with coworkers and questioning whether a racist should be managing other people. Malcolm discussed Ginny's behavior with his supervisor but she did not see enough evidence of racism to do anything about it.
-What component of the group processes perspective is most evident in Malcolm's belief that Ginny should not be a supervisor?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Discuss how symbolic interactionists define the concept of society. What role do symbols and language play in the development society?

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Question 8

Read the vignette and answer the questions that follow.
When Malcolm started working at the local print shop, he got along with everyone. He was a supervisor but always tried to stay friends with the people who worked for him. Soon after joining the shop, a new supervisor, Ginny, was hired to manage the shipping department. One day Malcolm heard Ginny use a racial slur. Then Malcolm started noticing other things about her behavior. He noticed that Ginny would eat only with people of her own race and gender, for that matter. He heard her make another racist remark. He ignored her as best he could, sharing his concerns with coworkers and questioning whether a racist should be managing other people. Malcolm discussed Ginny's behavior with his supervisor but she did not see enough evidence of racism to do anything about it.
-What type of group is depicted in the vignette?

Accepted Answer

The vignette describes a workplace, which is a secondary group.

Question 9

Read the vignette and answer the questions that follow.
When Malcolm started working at the local print shop, he got along with everyone. He was a supervisor but always tried to stay friends with the people who worked for him. Soon after joining the shop, a new supervisor, Ginny, was hired to manage the shipping department. One day Malcolm heard Ginny use a racial slur. Then Malcolm started noticing other things about her behavior. He noticed that Ginny would eat only with people of her own race and gender, for that matter. He heard her make another racist remark. He ignored her as best he could, sharing his concerns with coworkers and questioning whether a racist should be managing other people. Malcolm discussed Ginny's behavior with his supervisor but she did not see enough evidence of racism to do anything about it.
-Which symbolic interaction principle helps to explain Malcolm's behavior toward Ginny?

Accepted Answer

The symbolic interaction principle that helps to explain Malcolm's behavior toward Ginny is that meanings arise through social interaction among individuals. Malcolm's perception of Ginny's behavior as racist is based on his interactions with her and the meanings he derives from those interactions. He shares his concerns with coworkers and discusses Ginny's behavior with his supervisor, demonstrating how his interpretation of her behavior is informed by his social interactions with others.

Question 10

The difference between dyads and triads is important because __________.

Accepted Answer

Moving from a dyad (two-person interaction) to a triad (three-person interaction) exponentially increases the number of relationships available in an interaction. In a dyad, there can only be one relationship between the two individuals, while in a triad, there can be up to three different relationships between the three people (e.g. A-B, A-C, B-C). This can have a significant impact on group dynamics and communication patterns.

Quiz 2: Perspectives in Sociological Social Psychology