Question 1

The behavioral expectations that members of a particular group collectively share are called ________.
A) values
B) roles
C) consensus
D) norms

Accepted Answer

Norms are the behavioral expectations that members of a particular group collectively share. Values refer to what a group deems important or good, roles refer to the behaviors expected of individuals in certain positions, and consensus refers to a general agreement among group members.

Question 2

All of the following emerge in the process of enduring social interaction EXCEPT
A) roles.
B) values.
C) aggregates.
D) norms.

Accepted Answer

Aggregates refer to a collection of individuals who temporarily share a physical space but do not necessarily interact or have social bonds. Roles, values, and norms emerge in the process of enduring social interaction as people establish patterns of behavior, develop shared beliefs about what is important, and create expectations for how others should behave in certain situations.

Question 3

________ can be thought of as moral imperatives.
A) Values
B) Mores
C) Folkways
D) Consensus

Accepted Answer

Mores are norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance, often considered as moral imperatives within a society.

Question 4

Stealing from a co-worker, dealing drugs in an office, or being disloyal to one's group leader are examples of violating ________.
A) values
B) folkways
C) consensus
D) mores

Accepted Answer

Mores are norms that are considered essential to the proper functioning of society and have a moral basis. Stealing, dealing drugs, and being disloyal are all examples of violating mores. Values are beliefs about what is important in life, folkways are the everyday unwritten rules of behavior, and consensus refers to general agreement among a group. None of these terms fully capture the severity of the violations in the given examples.

Question 5

Sociologist Barry Wellman claims the new technological age we live in is a society dominated by______________.
A) "anomie"
B) "networked individualism"
C) "cultural conditioning"
D) "face-to-face interactions"

Accepted Answer

Sociologist Barry Wellman argues that the dominant social structure of our time is "networked individualism," which refers to the way in which individuals maintain multiple and often weak social ties through new communication technologies. This has resulted in a shift away from traditional face-to-face interactions and a more decentralized social structure. Anomie and cultural conditioning are not part of Wellman's analysis, and while face-to-face interactions are still important, they are no longer the dominant form of social interaction in our society.

Question 6

________ is/are the criteria that emerge for people to use in judging what is appropriate, correct, moral, and important.
A) Values
B) Social Roles
C) Consensus
D) Norms

Accepted Answer

Values are the criteria that people use to judge what is appropriate, correct, moral, and important.

Question 7

________ refer(s) to the position one holds in an organization or group.
A) Culture
B) Folkways
C) Status
D) Role

Accepted Answer

Status refers to the position one holds in an organization or group. Culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices of a group, folkways refer to the traditional behaviors and customs of a group, and roles describe the expected behaviors of individuals in a given position.

Question 8

Sherif's classic summer camp experiment with groups illustrated the dynamics of ________.
A) bureaucracy
B) McDonaldization
C) social organization
D) cultural relativism

Accepted Answer

Sherif's classic summer camp experiment focused on the dynamics of social organization and how group norms and values can be established and maintained through shared experiences and interactions. The other choices are not relevant to the experiment.

Question 9

Human beings adopt regularized patterns of behavior because of their ________.
A) social conditions
B) physiological circumstances
C) psychological characteristics
D) instincts

Accepted Answer

The answer of Human beings adopt regularized patterns of behavior...

Question 10

________ refers to the position a person occupies in society that has exceptional significance for her/his social identity.
A) Master status
B) Role status
C) Individual status
D) Ethnic status

Accepted Answer

Master status refers to a status that has exceptional significance for a person's social identity and often shapes their entire life. It can be based on various factors such as occupation, education, ethnicity, gender, and religion. This status may overshadow other statuses a person holds and determines how they are perceived by others in society.

Question 11

Which of the following statements describes the attitude that we typically have towards the rules of society?
A) We do not want to obey the rules.
B) We have to obey the rules.
C) We want to obey the rules.
D) We do not have to break the rules.

Accepted Answer

Generally, individuals want to obey the rules of society because following rules leads to social order, stability and predictability. Breaking rules can lead to consequences that can harm individuals or society. However, this attitude may vary depending on personal beliefs, cultural norms, and circumstances.

Question 12

________ are common expectations that emerge within a group about how its members should act.
A) Values
B) Roles
C) Consensus
D) Norms

Accepted Answer

Norms are common expectations about how group members should act. Values are beliefs or principles that guide behavior. Roles are assigned tasks and responsibilities within a group. Consensus is a general agreement among group members.

Question 13

In the case of an African-American doctor, who is a well-respected member of the community, a husband, and a father of two children, not being accepted into a private club because of his race would be an example of being African-American acting as a ________.
A) social role
B) norm
C) symbol
D) master status

Accepted Answer

A master status is a status that has exceptional importance for social identity, often shaping a person's entire life. In this case, being African-American is the master status of the doctor because it overrides all of his other achieved statuses, such as being a doctor, husband, and father, and limits his opportunities and interactions in society.

Question 14

________ is the study of patterns that emerge in society when people interact with each other over time.
A) Psychiatry
B) Psychology
C) Ethnomethodology
D) Sociology

Accepted Answer

Sociology is a field of study that focuses on understanding the social behavior of individuals and groups in society. One aspect of sociology is the study of social patterns that emerge when people interact with one another over time. These patterns can include things like norms and values, social hierarchies, and cultural practices. By studying these patterns, sociologists can gain insights into how society functions and how it can be improved.

Question 15

All of the following occurred in Sherif's experiment with groups at summer camp EXCEPT ________.
A) a division of labor
B) a hierarchy
C) specialized language
D) suicide

Accepted Answer

There was no mention of suicide in Sherif's experiment with groups at summer camp. The other options, A) a division of labor, B) a hierarchy, and C) specialized language, were all observed in the experiment.

Question 16

________ arranges people in order of importance and in terms of how they are rewarded and esteemed.
A) Hierarchy
B) Sanction
C) Status
D) Role

Accepted Answer

Hierarchy refers to the arrangement of individuals or groups in a system of rank or order of importance. It determines how power, authority, and rewards are distributed among people based on their position in the hierarchy. Sanction refers to the penalties or punishments imposed for violating social norms or rules. Status refers to the relative position or standing of a person in a social hierarchy based on factors such as wealth, prestige, and occupation. Role refers to the expected behavior or duties associated with a particular position or status in society.

Question 17

________ is/are expectations that group members have of individuals who occupy various positions in the group.
A) Values
B) Social Roles
C) Consensus
D) Norms

Accepted Answer

Social roles refer to the expectations that group members have of individuals who occupy various positions in the group. Values are beliefs or principles that guide behavior. Consensus refers to a general agreement among group members. Norms are the established standards of behavior within a group.

Question 18

The shared beliefs and standards of group members that unite them and guide their behavior is called ________.
A) culture
B) morality
C) ethical standards
D) social imperatives

Accepted Answer

Culture refers to the shared beliefs and values of a group or society that guide their behavior and decision-making. Morality refers to personal beliefs about what is right and wrong, while ethical standards are principles that guide behavior in a particular profession or field. Social imperatives are expectations or obligations placed on individuals by their society or social group. Out of the options given, culture is the most appropriate answer.

Question 19

Wearing pajamas to the opera, bringing one's own bottle of wine to Communion, or coming to an office barefoot are examples of violating ________.
A) values
B) folkways
C) consensus
D) mores

Accepted Answer

These are examples of violating folkways, which are the norms for routine or casual interaction. This includes ideas about appropriate dress codes, greetings, and other social behaviors that are not morally significant but are common practices within a society.

Question 20

Which of the following violations usually results in severe punishment?
A) mores
B) values
C) consensus
D) folkways

Accepted Answer

Mores are norms that are widely held and considered to be of great moral significance in a society. Violations of mores are considered to be more serious than violations of folkways or values, and may result in severe punishment.

Quiz 2: The Structure of Social Groups

The behavioral expectations that members of a particular group collectively share are called ________.

All of the following emerge in the process of enduring social interaction EXCEPT

________ can be thought of as moral imperatives.

Stealing from a co-worker, dealing drugs in an office, or being disloyal to one's group leader are examples of violating ________.

Sociologist Barry Wellman claims the new technological age we live in is a society dominated by______________.

________ is/are the criteria that emerge for people to use in judging what is appropriate, correct, moral, and important.

________ refer(s) to the position one holds in an organization or group.

Sherif's classic summer camp experiment with groups illustrated the dynamics of ________.

Human beings adopt regularized patterns of behavior because of their ________.

________ refers to the position a person occupies in society that has exceptional significance for her/his social identity.

Which of the following statements describes the attitude that we typically have towards the rules of society?

________ are common expectations that emerge within a group about how its members should act.

In the case of an African-American doctor, who is a well-respected member of the community, a husband, and a father of two children, not being accepted into a private club because of his race would be an example of being African-American acting as a ________.

________ is the study of patterns that emerge in society when people interact with each other over time.

All of the following occurred in Sherif's experiment with groups at summer camp EXCEPT ________.

________ arranges people in order of importance and in terms of how they are rewarded and esteemed.

________ is/are expectations that group members have of individuals who occupy various positions in the group.

The shared beliefs and standards of group members that unite them and guide their behavior is called ________.

Wearing pajamas to the opera, bringing one's own bottle of wine to Communion, or coming to an office barefoot are examples of violating ________.

Which of the following violations usually results in severe punishment?