Deck 2: Perspectives in Sociological Social Psychology

Question 1

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ People we affiliate with to achieve common goals or meet common needs.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Answer 1

Secondary groups

Question 2

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ The process by which individuals transform the meaning of a situation using basic cognitive structures provided by society.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Answer 2

Frame analysis

Question 3

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ Theorem stating that when people define situations as real, the consequences of those situations become real.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Answer 3

Thomas theorem

Question 4

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ Perspective within symbolic interactionism that focuses on the quantitative study of social interaction processes because of the stable nature of social life.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 5

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ A perspective within symbolic interactionism that focuses on understanding the social processes involved in a given situation rather than trying to quantify and predict people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 6

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ A series of symbols that can be combined in various ways to create new meanings.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 7

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ Within the social structure and personality perspective, the ability to identify the elements or components of society most likely to affect a given attitude or behavior.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 8

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ Any way in which society compels individuals to act in accordance with an external norm, rule, or demand.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 9

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ The action or behavior of people in groups or crowds.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 10

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ Two or more persons engaged in or capable of face-to-face interaction.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 11

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ A two-person group.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 12

Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.

-____ Element of the social structure and personality perspective referring to how individuals internalize proximal experiences.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 13

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ Fairness in group interactions.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 14

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ People we are close to and interact with regularly.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 15

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ The perception that a social arrangement or position is the way that things should be.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 16

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ Interactions that involve more than one person.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 17

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ People we look to as a source of standards and identity.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 18

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ Element of the social structure and personality perspective referring to how people are affected by social structure through their immediate social environments.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 19

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ The ability to obtain what we desire in a group despite resistance.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 20

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ A series of relationships between individuals and groups.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 21

In the previous question, Franklin's internal processesing of his job loss best represents which principle from the social structure and personality perspective?

A) components principle
B) proximity principle
C) propinquity principle
D) psychology principle

Question 22

After Donna cheated on her most recent exam, she starts to feel a sense of guilt, making her reconsider whether she wants to do it again. Donna's feelings of guilt can be considered a _________ according to the social structure and personality perspective, leading her to rethink her future behaviors.

A) social more
B) social norm
C) social force
D) social fear

Question 23

The development of symbolic interactionism stems from which philosophical tradition or traditions?

A) Scottish moral philosophers
B) German economists
C) American pragmatism
D) both a and c

Question 24

Which of the following is considered a major dimension of group processes?

A) power
B) justice
C) legitimacy
D) all of the above

Question 25

Who coined the expression "symbolic interaction"?

A) Emile Durkheim
B) Herbert Blumer
C) August Comte
D) George Herbert Mead

Question 26

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ A three-person group.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 27

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
_____ The appropriate thoughts, feeling and behaviors that should be displayed in a particular social frame.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 28

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ The process by which we use symbols and language to give meaning and value to objects and people.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 29

Professor Swanson is studying the meaning of "goodness" using a survey of public attitudes toward the topic. Which school of symbolic interaction is she most likely using in her research?

A) the Chicago school
B) the Indiana/Iowa school
C) the Swanson school
D) the sociological social psychology school

Question 30

Role theory is associated with which perspective in sociological social psychology?

A) symbolic interaction
B) social structure and personality
C) group processes
D) structural functionalism

Question 31

A local fraternity developed a special hand signal whenever they see each other on the university quad. In symbolic interactionist terms, this signal has become a ________ for this group.

A) meaningful exchange
B) important source of pride
C) language
D) symbol

Question 32

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ In symbolic interactionism, the network of interaction between people.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 33

Networks are important to the study of the effects of society on individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behavior because

A) they provide important links between people in society.
B) they give people more friends.
C) they provide ways of managing life problems.
D) they give people more prestigious jobs.

Question 34

Socioeconomic status (social class), race or ethnicity, gender, age, and sexuality all relate to which principle of the social structure and personality perspective?

A) components principle
B) proximity principle
C) psychology principle
D) peter principle

Question 35

Which social theorists are most associated with the concept of the social construction of reality?

A) Marx and Engels
B) Thomas and Thomas
C) Berger and Luckmann
D) Blumer and Mead

Question 36

Janelle wants to study how and why some people are able to tell other people what to do while others are not. What aspect of group processes is she studying?

A) power
B) status
C) justice
D) legitimacy

Question 37

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ The ability to act and think independent of the constraints imposed by social conditions.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 38

Franklin did not think much about how the economy or society affects his life until he lost his job. Franklin's change in attitude about the economy best reflects which principle from the social structure and personality perspective?

A) components principle
B) proximity principle
C) propinquity principle
D) psychology principle

Question 39

Terence started to believe that a friend at work is really a spy from another company, leading him to avoid interactions with that person as much as possible. Ultimately, he treats all interactions with her as suspect, making him reluctant to share any work-related information with her. Which of the following best explains Terence's behavior?

A) Components principle of the social structure and personality perspective
B) The Thomas theorem
C) The peter principle
D) The group processes concept of legitimacy

Question 40

Following is a list of terms and then a series of statements. Match the best term to each statement by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
____ Anything that has a similar meaning for two or more individuals.

A)Proximity principle
B)Reference groups
C)Components principle
D)Society
E)Language
F)Thomas theorem
G)Social forces
H)Group
I)Agency
J)Social networks
K)Primary groups
L)Indiana and Iowa schools
M)Small groups
N)Psychology principle
O)Chicago school
P)Legitimacy
Q)Collective behavior
R)Social construction
S)Power
T)Symbols
U)Justice
V)Secondary groups
W)Triad
X)Dyad
Y)Frame analysis
Z)Social Scripts

Question 41

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

A) Emile Durkheim
B) August Comte
C) Herbert Blumer
D) Georg Simmel

Question 42

Read the following vignette and answer the subsequent questions to the best of your ability.
When Malcom 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 was hired to manage part of the shop dealing with shipments named Ginny. One day Malcom heard Ginny say a racial slur. Then Malcom started noticing little things about her behavior. He noticed that Ginny would only eat with people of her own race -and gender for that matter. He even heard her say another racial remark. He ignored her as best he could, sharing his concerns with coworkers, questioning whether a racist should be managing other people. Malcom discussed the situation with his supervisor but she did not see enough evidence to do anything about it.
Which symbolic interaction principle helps to explain Malcom's change in behavior toward Ginny?

A) Meanings arise through social interaction among individuals.
B) People use the meanings they derive from interaction to guide their own behavior.
C) People employ an interpretive process regarding these interactions.
D) all of the above

Question 43

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 amongst sunbathers. Bob was surprised because the ______________ did not meet his expectation for that situation.

A) situation
B) social scripts
C) frame
D) all of the above

Question 44

Read the following vignette and answer the subsequent questions to the best of your ability.
When Malcom 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 was hired to manage part of the shop dealing with shipments named Ginny. One day Malcom heard Ginny say a racial slur. Then Malcom started noticing little things about her behavior. He noticed that Ginny would only eat with people of her own race -and gender for that matter. He even heard her say another racial remark. He ignored her as best he could, sharing his concerns with coworkers, questioning whether a racist should be managing other people. Malcom discussed the situation with his supervisor but she did not see enough evidence to do anything about it.
What component of the group processes perspective is most evident in Malcom's belief that Ginny should not be a supervisor?

A) power
B) status
C) justice
D) legitimacy

Question 45

Read the following vignette and answer the subsequent questions to the best of your ability.
When Malcom 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 was hired to manage part of the shop dealing with shipments named Ginny. One day Malcom heard Ginny say a racial slur. Then Malcom started noticing little things about her behavior. He noticed that Ginny would only eat with people of her own race -and gender for that matter. He even heard her say another racial remark. He ignored her as best he could, sharing his concerns with coworkers, questioning whether a racist should be managing other people. Malcom discussed the situation with his supervisor but she did not see enough evidence to do anything about it.
What type of group is shown in this story?

A) primary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) reference

Question 46

A group of friends getting together for dinner represents a ________ group while a group of people at your work represents a ________ group?

A) reference; primary
B) primary; reference
C) primary; secondary
D) secondary; reference

Question 47

The difference between dyads and triads is important because:

A) moving from a dyad to a triad exponentially increases the number of relationships available in an interaction.
B) moving from a dyad to a triad exponentially decreases the amount of intimacy possible in a group.
C) moving from a dyad to a triad exponentially decreases the number of relationships available in an interaction.
D) both a and b