Question 1

Which of the following is the best example of "borderwork"?

Accepted Answer

Borderwork refers to the interactions between boys and girls that emphasize, maintain, or challenge gender boundaries. The example of boys and girls playing "kiss and chase" directly involves interactions that highlight and play with gender boundaries, making it the best example of borderwork.

Question 2

Michael Schwalb argues that people with high status have what kind of relationship with social norms in society?

Accepted Answer

Michael Schwalb argues that people with high status have the ability to manipulate social norms to their advantage. They can use their power to change or create norms that benefit them or ignore norms that do not align with their interests.

Question 3

Which perspective in sociological social psychology is more likely to examine the effects of stratification in day-to-day exchanges between people?

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionism focuses on how individuals interact with one another in day-to-day exchanges, including how social stratification and inequality may shape these interactions. Social structure and personality and structural functionalism focus more broadly on the broader societal structures and systems that shape individual behavior, while group processes focuses specifically on the dynamics of groups.

Question 4

Which group best represents a task group used to study status hierarchies in groups?

Accepted Answer

A group of citizens meeting to resolve a local problem represents a task group as they have a specific goal to accomplish, namely resolving the local problem. Studying status hierarchies within this group could be useful in understanding how certain members of the group are perceived as having more or less power or influence. The other groups mentioned (students at a lecture, people waiting in line, people at a bus stop) do not necessarily have a specific task or goal to accomplish and therefore do not fit the definition of a task group.

Question 5

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A Feedback loop } & \text { I. Indirect excharges } & \text { Q. Specific characteristics } \
\hline \text { B. Social mobility } & \text { J. Strong ties } & \text { R. Self-directed orientation } \
\hline \text { C. Social capital } & \text { K. Personal ties } & \text { S. Closeness of supervision } \
\hline \text { D. Social class } & \text { L. Weak ties } & \text { T. Routirization } \
\hline \text { E. Diffuse characteristics } & \text { M. Social stratification } & \text { U. Intellectual flexibility } \
\hline \text { F. Status hierarchies } & \text { N. Direct excharges } & \text { V. Substartive cormplexity } \
\hline \text { G. Social excharnge theory } & \text { O. Status characteristics theary } & \text { W. Doing difference } \
\hline \text { H. Doing gender } & \text { P. Borderwork } & \text { X. Intersectionality } \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-____ A social process in which individuals act according to the social rules or norms associated with being a man or a woman in society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 6

Shirley Brice Heath's research on the socialization of status and race among whites and blacks in the rural Piedmont Carolinas is important because it shows __________.

Accepted Answer

Heath's research highlights the influence of historical and social conditions on the socialization of race and status, which has important implications for understanding contemporary social inequalities.

Question 7

How does the Kohn and Schooler model of status attainment link economic status, job characteristics, and personality?

Accepted Answer

The Kohn and Schooler model suggests that people from lower economic status backgrounds tend to be socialized into valuing conformity, obedience, and respect for authority, which leads them to seek out jobs that require less intellectual flexibility and more manual labor. On the other hand, people from higher economic status backgrounds are socialized into valuing creativity, autonomy, and independence, which leads them to seek out jobs that require more intellectual flexibility and decision-making skills. Therefore, option B is the correct choice because it is consistent with the Kohn and Schooler model by suggesting that job characteristics are linked to economic status and personality traits.

Question 8

According the Wisconsin Model of Status Attainment, how does our social background influence our occupational status in life?

Accepted Answer

The Wisconsin Model of Status Attainment asserts that a person's social background influences their occupational goals. This means that a person's family, education, and socio-economic status play significant roles in the types of careers and job opportunities that they aspire to and ultimately attain.

Question 9

Who, based on Bales' research in social exchanges in small groups, has the most status in groups?

Accepted Answer

Bales' research suggests that individuals who contribute the most to the group have the most status. This can include contributions in terms of ideas, effort, and resources. Those who are perceived as the best managers or the smartest may have some influence, but it is not necessarily correlated with status in the group. Additionally, Bales found that individuals who listen and care for other members may be seen as facilitators or mediators, but they may not necessarily have the most status.

Question 10

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A Feedback loop } & \text { I. Indirect excharges } & \text { Q. Specific characteristics } \
\hline \text { B. Social mobility } & \text { J. Strong ties } & \text { R. Self-directed orientation } \
\hline \text { C. Social capital } & \text { K. Personal ties } & \text { S. Closeness of supervision } \
\hline \text { D. Social class } & \text { L. Weak ties } & \text { T. Routirization } \
\hline \text { E. Diffuse characteristics } & \text { M. Social stratification } & \text { U. Intellectual flexibility } \
\hline \text { F. Status hierarchies } & \text { N. Direct excharges } & \text { V. Substartive cormplexity } \
\hline \text { G. Social excharnge theory } & \text { O. Status characteristics theary } & \text { W. Doing difference } \
\hline \text { H. Doing gender } & \text { P. Borderwork } & \text { X. Intersectionality } \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-____ A process in which our class position influences the development of values that, in turn, influence the type of job we seek.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 11

Which of the following statements best explains the relationship between social class and social mobility.

Accepted Answer

Social class is closely linked to social mobility as individuals born into high- or low-income families will likely experience corresponding opportunities or obstacles. Children of parents with higher social class status often have access to better education, healthcare, and resources that can lead to greater opportunities in life. On the other hand, individuals born into lower-income families often face significant barriers to upward social mobility. However, social mobility is not solely determined by parents' social class and other factors such as education, occupation, and individual effort can also impact a person's ability to move up the social ladder.

Question 12

Greta Paules' research on interactions between waitresses and their managers clearly shows that lower-status people have __________ over their status in everyday interactions.

Accepted Answer

Greta Paules' research suggests that lower-status people, in this case waitresses, have some control over their status in everyday interactions with their managers. This suggests that they may have some agency to improve their status in this context.

Question 13

Why are weak ties so important for finding work?

Accepted Answer

Weak ties are important for finding work because they connect us to individuals who are outside our immediate social and professional circles. These individuals may have access to job opportunities that we would not otherwise be aware of, and they can introduce us to new networks and resources.

Question 14

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A Feedback loop } & \text { I. Indirect excharges } & \text { Q. Specific characteristics } \
\hline \text { B. Social mobility } & \text { J. Strong ties } & \text { R. Self-directed orientation } \
\hline \text { C. Social capital } & \text { K. Personal ties } & \text { S. Closeness of supervision } \
\hline \text { D. Social class } & \text { L. Weak ties } & \text { T. Routirization } \
\hline \text { E. Diffuse characteristics } & \text { M. Social stratification } & \text { U. Intellectual flexibility } \
\hline \text { F. Status hierarchies } & \text { N. Direct excharges } & \text { V. Substartive cormplexity } \
\hline \text { G. Social excharnge theory } & \text { O. Status characteristics theary } & \text { W. Doing difference } \
\hline \text { H. Doing gender } & \text { P. Borderwork } & \text { X. Intersectionality } \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-____ Acquaintances or people we know through association with a third party.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 15

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A Feedback loop } & \text { I. Indirect excharges } & \text { Q. Specific characteristics } \
\hline \text { B. Social mobility } & \text { J. Strong ties } & \text { R. Self-directed orientation } \
\hline \text { C. Social capital } & \text { K. Personal ties } & \text { S. Closeness of supervision } \
\hline \text { D. Social class } & \text { L. Weak ties } & \text { T. Routirization } \
\hline \text { E. Diffuse characteristics } & \text { M. Social stratification } & \text { U. Intellectual flexibility } \
\hline \text { F. Status hierarchies } & \text { N. Direct excharges } & \text { V. Substartive cormplexity } \
\hline \text { G. Social excharnge theory } & \text { O. Status characteristics theary } & \text { W. Doing difference } \
\hline \text { H. Doing gender } & \text { P. Borderwork } & \text { X. Intersectionality } \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-____ Theory based on the premise that individuals enter into relationships that provide some benefit to us and end or leave relationships that do not provide some sort of reward.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 16

According to the Wisconsin Model of Status Attainment, our __________ is(are) affected by our social background.

Accepted Answer

The Wisconsin Model of Status Attainment suggests that our social background and the resources available to us (such as education, income, and family background) play a significant role in determining our styles of interaction, including how we communicate and interact with others. It also affects our beliefs, attitudes and values that shape how we view and position ourselves in different social situations. Therefore, the correct answer is (A) styles of interaction.

Question 17

Bradley, a student at Big U, regularly seeks advice from his professor and mentor Janet. According to exchange theory, what kind of exchange is most likely motivating Janet to stay in this relationship?

Accepted Answer

A generalized exchange involves individuals helping each other without expecting an immediate return, but rather with the assumption that the assistance will be reciprocated in the future. It is likely that Janet is motivated by a generalized exchange, as she is mentoring Bradley without immediate expectation of receiving anything in return, but with the expectation that Bradley's success will benefit her in the future (e.g. by enhancing her reputation as a successful mentor or potentially leading to future collaborations or networking opportunities).

Question 18

What job condition has a long-term impact on our personality, according to the Kohn and Schooler model of status attainment?

Accepted Answer

According to the Kohn and Schooler model, routinization is the job condition that has a long-term impact on our personality. This refers to the degree to which a job requires repetitive and routine tasks, as opposed to challenging and innovative work. Jobs that are highly routinized are believed to contribute to feelings of boredom, alienation, and a lack of fulfillment, which can have negative consequences for personality development over time.

Question 19

Carlos recently found a job as a newspaper reporter through a friend of a friend. This acquaintance represents a __________.

Accepted Answer

Carlos found the job through a friend of a friend, meaning that the tie between them is not particularly close or strong. This is an example of a weak tie, which can still be valuable in job searching and networking.

Question 20

What was being exchanged among crew members and the captain in George Homan's research about exchange processes on small warships?

Accepted Answer

According to George Homan's research, the crew members and the captain were exchanging listening during the exchange processes on small warships. This implies that the crew members were actively listening, while the captain was communicating effectively. The exchange of listening could be seen as an important aspect of building trust and cooperation among crew members and between the crew and the captain.

Quiz 4: The Social Psychology of Stratification

Which of the following is the best example of "borderwork"?

Michael Schwalb argues that people with high status have what kind of relationship with social norms in society?

Which perspective in sociological social psychology is more likely to examine the effects of stratification in day-to-day exchanges between people?

Which group best represents a task group used to study status hierarchies in groups?

Shirley Brice Heath's research on the socialization of status and race among whites and blacks in the rural Piedmont Carolinas is important because it shows __________.

How does the Kohn and Schooler model of status attainment link economic status, job characteristics, and personality?

According the Wisconsin Model of Status Attainment, how does our social background influence our occupational status in life?

Who, based on Bales' research in social exchanges in small groups, has the most status in groups?

Which of the following statements best explains the relationship between social class and social mobility.

Greta Paules' research on interactions between waitresses and their managers clearly shows that lower-status people have __________ over their status in everyday interactions.

Why are weak ties so important for finding work?

According to the Wisconsin Model of Status Attainment, our __________ is(are) affected by our social background.

Bradley, a student at Big U, regularly seeks advice from his professor and mentor Janet. According to exchange theory, what kind of exchange is most likely motivating Janet to stay in this relationship?

What job condition has a long-term impact on our personality, according to the Kohn and Schooler model of status attainment?

Carlos recently found a job as a newspaper reporter through a friend of a friend. This acquaintance represents a __________.

What was being exchanged among crew members and the captain in George Homan's research about exchange processes on small warships?