Question 1

Group narratives build cohesion and serve to socialize group members.

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Group narratives help establish a shared identity and understanding among members, fostering unity and teaching new members the norms and values of the group.

Question 2

A myth is an anonymous shared story of origins and destinies.

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Myths are indeed anonymous, shared stories that often explain the origins of the world, phenomena, and the destinies of gods and humans, embodying the beliefs and values of a culture.

Question 3

Langer believes that it is easier to be mindless than to be mindful.

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Question 4

The authors of your text believe that people can gain more control over their actions by increasing mindfulness.

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Increasing mindfulness is believed to help individuals gain more control over their actions by making them more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to more deliberate and considered decisions.

Question 5

Both Berger and Benedict believe we are what our culture wants us to be.

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Both Berger and Benedict, though from different theoretical perspectives, emphasize the role of culture in shaping individual identities and behaviors, suggesting that individuals internalize cultural norms and values, which in turn influence their actions and self-conceptions.

Question 6

Roles are social constructions and therefore innate and universal.

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Roles are social constructions, meaning they are created and defined by society, not innate or universal; they can vary widely between different cultures and societies.

Question 7

Although often liberating, social roles can be restrictive.

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Social roles come with expectations and norms that can limit individual behavior and freedom, making them restrictive even as they provide a sense of identity and belonging.

Question 8

According to Paley's research, gender-based play is firmly established by age 5 or 6.

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Paley's research indicates that by the age of 5 or 6, children have already developed strong notions of gender roles and preferences, which significantly influence their play behaviors and interactions with peers.

Question 9

Explain self-perception theory and how it applies to role identity.

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Question 10

Explain Goffman's notions of "face" and "line." How can personal front, setting, and role sets be used during self-presentation? Do you agree or disagree with Goffman that we are all social actors?

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Question 11

Altercasting, mirroring, and mutual negotiation all deal with role construction. Define these terms and distinguish among them by identifying advantages and disadvantages to these strategies.

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Question 12

What is mindfulness and mindlessness? What are some ways to increase mindfulness?

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Question 13

Trace the history of what it means to be a "man" in America. Identify at least three time periods and the cultural expectations of manhood therein.

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Question 14

Consider Morris Rosenberg's claim, "Friendship is the purest illustration of picking one's propaganda." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your response in light of role sets and other aspects of self-presentation.

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Question 15

Discuss narrative theorists. What do they believe? How do they explain the influence of cultural constructions on our lives?

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Quiz 7: Meeting Social Expectations