Question 1

Role strain occurs when incompatible demands are built into a single status that a person occupies.

Accepted Answer

Role strain occurs when the demands of a particular role create tension or conflict for an individual because they are incompatible or difficult to fulfill.

Question 2

Family,economy,education,religion,and mass media are all examples of social institutions.

Accepted Answer

Social institutions are the organized patterns of beliefs and behaviors centered on basic social needs, such as replacing personnel (family), regulating production and consumption of goods and services (economy), transmitting knowledge and skills (education), providing a moral code (religion), and communicating information and entertainment (mass media).

Question 3

Sociologist Emile Durkheim stated that as societies became industrialized and developed more specialized economic activities,social solidarity came to be rooted in the member's shared dependence on one another.

Accepted Answer

Durkheim believed that in industrialized societies, social solidarity was no longer solely based on shared values and beliefs, but also on the interdependence of individuals in their specialized roles within the economy. This theory is known as organic solidarity.

Question 4

Sociologist Harold Garfinkel developed dramaturgy-the study of the commonsense knowledge
that people use to understand the situations in which they find themselves.

Accepted Answer

Dramaturgy was developed by sociologist Erving Goffman, not Harold Garfinkel. Garfinkel is known for developing ethnomethodology.

Question 5

Horticultural and pastoral societies are more egalitarian than hunting and gathering societies.

Accepted Answer

Hunting and gathering societies are generally more egalitarian because they have less social stratification and wealth accumulation compared to horticultural and pastoral societies, which can develop hierarchies and inequalities due to surplus resources.

Question 6

People use role exiting techniques when they do not want others to take them as the "self" implied in a particular role,especially if they think the role is "beneath them."

Accepted Answer

The answer of People use role exiting techniques when they...

Question 7

President Barack Obama occupies various statuses,including status as an African American,a husband,and a father.However,Obama's status as president of the United States functions as a master status.

Accepted Answer

Obama's status as president of the United States is seen as the most important and defining aspect of his identity, and thus functions as a master status which overshadows his other statuses.

Question 8

We act on reality as we see it.Sociologists describe this process as the definition of the situation,meaning that we analyze a social context in which we find ourselves,determine what is in our best interest,and adjust our attitudes and actions accordingly.This can result in a self-fulfilling prophecy (a false belief or prediction that produces behavior that makes the originally false belief come true).

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes the sociological concept of the definition of the situation and the possibility of self-fulfilling prophecies.

Question 9

In agrarian societies,politics is based on a feudal system controlled by a political-economic elite made up of the ruler,his royal family,and members of the landowning class.

Accepted Answer

In agrarian societies, politics was often based on a feudal system controlled by a political and economic elite, which typically included the ruler, their royal family, and the landowning class.

Question 10

Social interactionists believe that there is very little shared reality beyond that which is socially created.They refer to this as the social construction of reality-the process by which our perception of reality is largely shaped by the objective meaning that we give to an experience.

Accepted Answer

Social interactionists do believe in the social construction of reality, which means our perception of reality is largely shaped by the objective meaning we give to experiences. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 11

In hunting and gathering societies,education,religion,and politics are not formal social institutions.Instead,their functions take place on an informal basis in the kinship group,which is responsible for teaching children basic survival skills such as how to hunt and gather food.

Accepted Answer

In hunting and gathering societies, education, religion, and politics are not formal social institutions and their functions are carried out informally within the kinship group. Children are taught basic survival skills such as hunting and gathering by their families and community members.

Question 12

Status symbols are material signs that inform others of a person's specific status.

Accepted Answer

Status symbols can be expensive items such as luxury cars or watches, but they can also be more subtle, such as a fancy job title or a prestigious university degree. They are used to communicate a person's status or wealth to others.

Question 13

Traditionally,people of color and white women have been excluded from powerful "old­boy" social
networks.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Historically, white men were the dominant group in positions of power and therefore created networks that excluded people of color and women. This has led to a lack of diversity and representation in many industries and fields.

Question 14

Social structure is essential for the survival of society and for the well-being of individuals because it provides a social web of familial support and social relationships that connects each of us to the larger society.

Accepted Answer

Social structure provides individuals with a network of social relationships and support, which is necessary for individuals to thrive and society to function. Without social structure, individuals would be isolated and unable to access the resources necessary for survival and well-being. Therefore, social structure is essential for the survival of society and the well-being of individuals.

Question 15

Conflict theorists maintain that in capitalistic societies,where a few people control the labor of many,the social structure reflects a system of relationships of domination among categories of people (for example,owner-worker and employer-employee).

Accepted Answer

Conflict theory posits that in a capitalist society, the social structure is characterized by relationships of domination and conflict between various categories of people, such as owners and workers or employers and employees. This perspective emphasizes the role of economic and power differentials in shaping social relationships and inequalities.

Question 16

Emile Durkheim argues that homelessness is a "social class phenomenon,the direct result of a steady,across­the­board lowering of the standard of living of the working class and lower class."

Accepted Answer

Emile Durkheim did not specifically argue that homelessness is a "social class phenomenon" as described. His work focused on social facts, collective consciousness, and the role of social integration and regulation in society.

Question 17

Social institutions are transformed by industrialism.The family increases in significance as the economy,education,and political institutions grow in size and complexity.

Accepted Answer

Industrialism often leads to the family decreasing in significance as other institutions like the economy, education, and political systems grow and take on roles traditionally held by the family.

Question 18

Homeless people have lost the vital link with social structures.Social structures are essential for the survival for society and for the well-being of individuals because they provide a social web of familial support and social relationships that connects each of us to the larger society.

Accepted Answer

Homelessness can result in social isolation, detachment from family and friends, and disconnection from the larger community, which can lead to a loss of social support networks and make it difficult for individuals to access necessary resources and opportunities. Therefore, homeless people have indeed lost the vital link with social structures, which are essential for the survival of society and the well-being of individuals.

Question 19

The term "status" refers to those persons with high­level positions in society.

Accepted Answer

The term "status" is not limited to high-level positions in society, but can also refer to an individual's social, economic, and educational standing.

Question 20

In Gemeinschaft societies such as the United States,a prevailing core value is that people should be able to take care of themselves.

Accepted Answer

Gemeinschaft societies emphasize community and collective well-being over individualism, whereas the United States is more aligned with Gesellschaft societies, which value individualism and self-reliance.

Quiz 5: Society,social Structure,and Interaction in Everyday Life

Role strain occurs when incompatible demands are built into a single status that a person occupies.

Family,economy,education,religion,and mass media are all examples of social institutions.

Sociologist Emile Durkheim stated that as societies became industrialized and developed more specialized economic activities,social solidarity came to be rooted in the member's shared dependence on one another.

Sociologist Harold Garfinkel developed dramaturgy-the study of the commonsense knowledge that people use to understand the situations in which they find themselves.

Horticultural and pastoral societies are more egalitarian than hunting and gathering societies.

People use role exiting techniques when they do not want others to take them as the "self" implied in a particular role,especially if they think the role is "beneath them."

President Barack Obama occupies various statuses,including status as an African American,a husband,and a father.However,Obama's status as president of the United States functions as a master status.

In agrarian societies,politics is based on a feudal system controlled by a political-economic elite made up of the ruler,his royal family,and members of the landowning class.

Social interactionists believe that there is very little shared reality beyond that which is socially created.They refer to this as the social construction of reality-the process by which our perception of reality is largely shaped by the objective meaning that we give to an experience.

In hunting and gathering societies,education,religion,and politics are not formal social institutions.Instead,their functions take place on an informal basis in the kinship group,which is responsible for teaching children basic survival skills such as how to hunt and gather food.

Status symbols are material signs that inform others of a person's specific status.

Traditionally,people of color and white women have been excluded from powerful "oldboy" social networks.

Social structure is essential for the survival of society and for the well-being of individuals because it provides a social web of familial support and social relationships that connects each of us to the larger society.

Conflict theorists maintain that in capitalistic societies,where a few people control the labor of many,the social structure reflects a system of relationships of domination among categories of people (for example,owner-worker and employer-employee).

Emile Durkheim argues that homelessness is a "social class phenomenon,the direct result of a steady,acrosstheboard lowering of the standard of living of the working class and lower class."

Social institutions are transformed by industrialism.The family increases in significance as the economy,education,and political institutions grow in size and complexity.

Homeless people have lost the vital link with social structures.Social structures are essential for the survival for society and for the well-being of individuals because they provide a social web of familial support and social relationships that connects each of us to the larger society.

The term "status" refers to those persons with highlevel positions in society.

In Gemeinschaft societies such as the United States,a prevailing core value is that people should be able to take care of themselves.

Quiz 5: Society,social Structure,and Interaction in Everyday Life

Role strain occurs when incompatible demands are built into a single status that a person occupies.

Family,economy,education,religion,and mass media are all examples of social institutions.

Sociologist Emile Durkheim stated that as societies became industrialized and developed more specialized economic activities,social solidarity came to be rooted in the member's shared dependence on one another.

Sociologist Harold Garfinkel developed dramaturgy-the study of the commonsense knowledge that people use to understand the situations in which they find themselves.

Horticultural and pastoral societies are more egalitarian than hunting and gathering societies.

People use role exiting techniques when they do not want others to take them as the "self" implied in a particular role,especially if they think the role is "beneath them."

President Barack Obama occupies various statuses,including status as an African American,a husband,and a father.However,Obama's status as president of the United States functions as a master status.

In agrarian societies,politics is based on a feudal system controlled by a political-economic elite made up of the ruler,his royal family,and members of the landowning class.

Social interactionists believe that there is very little shared reality beyond that which is socially created.They refer to this as the social construction of reality-the process by which our perception of reality is largely shaped by the objective meaning that we give to an experience.

In hunting and gathering societies,education,religion,and politics are not formal social institutions.Instead,their functions take place on an informal basis in the kinship group,which is responsible for teaching children basic survival skills such as how to hunt and gather food.

Status symbols are material signs that inform others of a person's specific status.

Traditionally,people of color and white women have been excluded from powerful "old­boy" social networks.

Social structure is essential for the survival of society and for the well-being of individuals because it provides a social web of familial support and social relationships that connects each of us to the larger society.

Conflict theorists maintain that in capitalistic societies,where a few people control the labor of many,the social structure reflects a system of relationships of domination among categories of people (for example,owner-worker and employer-employee).

Emile Durkheim argues that homelessness is a "social class phenomenon,the direct result of a steady,across­the­board lowering of the standard of living of the working class and lower class."

Social institutions are transformed by industrialism.The family increases in significance as the economy,education,and political institutions grow in size and complexity.

Homeless people have lost the vital link with social structures.Social structures are essential for the survival for society and for the well-being of individuals because they provide a social web of familial support and social relationships that connects each of us to the larger society.

The term "status" refers to those persons with high­level positions in society.

In Gemeinschaft societies such as the United States,a prevailing core value is that people should be able to take care of themselves.

Traditionally,people of color and white women have been excluded from powerful "oldboy" social networks.

Emile Durkheim argues that homelessness is a "social class phenomenon,the direct result of a steady,acrosstheboard lowering of the standard of living of the working class and lower class."

The term "status" refers to those persons with highlevel positions in society.