Question 1

What is the best example of someone violating a social role

Accepted Answer

In many societies, it is considered inappropriate for older women to wear revealing clothing such as a bikini in public. Therefore, the 90-year-old woman is violating a social role. While the other choices could be seen as breaking rules, they do not necessarily violate established social roles in the same way as the elderly woman wearing a bikini.

Question 2

Which behavior occurs in response to a direct or indirect request

Accepted Answer

Compliance is the behavior that occurs in response to a direct or indirect request. Compliance refers to agreeing to a request or demand made by another person or group, often because of social pressure or the desire to avoid conflict or negative consequences. Obedience involves following orders or instructions from an authority figure, while conformity involves aligning one's behavior with that of others in a group. Herd mentality refers to the tendency of individuals to conform to the behaviors and opinions of a larger group or society.

Question 3

Tari paints her face in school colors, just like her other friends going to the pep rally. This is an example of what

Accepted Answer

Tari is changing her behavior (painting her face) to match the social norms and expectations of her peers (wearing school colors to the pep rally). This is an example of conformity, which refers to the process of adjusting one's thoughts, feelings or behaviors to match those of a larger group or culture.

Question 4

When the heavily pregnant woman got on the train, she gave Jeremy a long look. He quickly got up and gave her his seat. What best describes Jeremy's behavior

Accepted Answer

Jeremy's behavior is an example of compliance, as he responded to the social norm of giving up a seat to a pregnant woman.

Question 5

What is the best example of someone following a social role

Accepted Answer

A Catholic nun wearing a traditional habit is the best example of someone following a social role as it involves a clear and recognized set of expectations and behaviors that are associated with the religious order she belongs to. The habit is also a visible representation of her commitment to her role as a nun.

Question 6

What is related to expectations about how certain people are supposed to look and behave

Accepted Answer

Social roles are expectations about how certain people are supposed to look and behave within a particular context or situation. This includes norms, values, and behaviors associated with various roles such as parent, teacher, doctor, police officer, etc. Social roles are learned and internalized through socialization processes and can vary across cultures and time periods.

Question 7

Which of the following exemplifies conformity

Accepted Answer

Conformity refers to the act of adjusting one's behavior or attitudes to align with the norms or expectations of a group. In this scenario, getting a hair cut because most women your age have short hair suggests that the individual is conforming to the norm of their peer group. Getting a hair cut because of other reasons such as weather or personal preferences do not necessarily involve conformity. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 8

Marilyn was surprised to see her rabbit jogging by, wearing a t-shirt and shorts. Her surprise was related to violation of what

Accepted Answer

Marilyn's surprise is related to violation of social roles, as rabbits are not typically expected to wear clothing or engage in human activities such as jogging.

Question 9

Mrs. Jones always dresses modestly and never swears because she believes this is how an elementary school teacher should behave. Mrs. Jones is using what to inform her behavior

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Jones is following the social role that she has assumed as an elementary school teacher. She believes that certain behaviors are expected of her in this role, and she is conforming to those expectations by dressing modestly and refraining from swearing.

Question 10

Albert wears a large top hat on his school's "goofy hat day." This is an example of what

Accepted Answer

Albert is likely wearing the top hat in order to fit in or conform with the rest of the students who are wearing goofy hats. He is following the group norm or expected behavior for the occasion. Compliance and obedience typically involve following the direction or request of an authority figure, while social roles refer to the behaviors and expectations associated with a particular position or status in society.

Question 11

Which of the following is the best example of conformity

Accepted Answer

Going shopping to buy the boots currently popular at your school is an example of conforming to social norms and expectations to fit in with a certain group or community.

Question 12

You visit a friend's house for dinner. Without saying anything about it, all the family members fall into the jobs needed to prepare dinner and clean up. What best explains this chore division

Accepted Answer

Implicit expectations are the unspoken rules that govern behavior in a particular situation. In this case, the family members know what needs to be done to prepare dinner and clean up, and they do it without being told.

Question 13

Which term refers to unspoken rules that are enforced by group norms

Accepted Answer

Implicit expectations refer to unspoken rules that are enforced by group norms, which are not communicated directly but are inferred by members of the group.

Question 14

Which terms describes when you voluntarily change your behavior to imitate the behavior of your peers

Accepted Answer

Conformity is the term used when individuals change their behavior to match that of their peers. Compliance is similar but typically refers to following requests or commands from an authority figure. Obedience is also similar but specifically refers to following the commands of an authority figure. Implicit expectations are not directly related to voluntary behavior change in response to peers.

Question 15

Dante's housemate asked him to pick up a gallon of milk on the way home and Dante did so. This is an example of what

Accepted Answer

Compliance refers to changing one's behavior in response to a direct request from another person. In this scenario, Dante complied with his housemate's request to pick up a gallon of milk on the way home. This was a direct request, and Dante changed his behavior to fulfill it.

Question 16

Which term describes how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors respond to our social world

Accepted Answer

Social influence is the term that describes how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors respond to our social world. Implicit expectations refer to unconscious expectations, while explicit expectations are intentionally communicated expectations. Compliance is a specific behavior response to social influence.

Question 17

While hosting a dinner party, you notice that your German friend arrives early while your Turkish friend arrives during the dessert course. What about their cultures' relationship to time explains this variation

Accepted Answer

The variation in arrival times of the German and Turkish friend can be attributed to their cultures' implicit expectations regarding punctuality. Germans have a strong cultural norm of being on time for appointments and events, while in Turkish culture, it is more acceptable to arrive later, as punctuality is not as highly valued. This cultural difference in implicit expectations regarding time can explain why the German friend arrived early, while the Turkish friend arrived during the dessert course.

Question 18

Following a potluck dinner, the women move to clear away the dishes and the men sit and talk. No one mentions who should clean up or the unfairness of the situation. What does this exemplify

Accepted Answer

This exemplifies implicit expectations, as it is an unwritten and assumed norm that the women will clear away the dishes while the men continue to socialize.

Question 19

Even though she doesn't like drinking, Mary carries around a glass of wine at parties so she can fit in. What does this exemplify

Accepted Answer

Mary's behavior exemplifies conformity, as she is adjusting her actions to align with the social norms or behaviors of the group at the party, despite her personal dislike for drinking. Compliance, obedience, and explicit expectations do not directly apply to her situation, as she is not necessarily following direct orders or requests but rather adapting to fit in socially.

Question 20

Taylor's mother tells him to eat his broccoli, and Taylor does so. Taylor's behavior is an example of what

Accepted Answer

Taylor's behavior is an example of obedience, as he is following a direct order or command from his mother.

Quiz 7: Social Influence: Conformity, Social Roles, and Obedience