Question 1

When we belong to a group, who has the right to judge our behavior?
A) No one
B) Only a court of law
C) No one but ourselves
D) The group

Accepted Answer

When we belong to a group, the group has the right to judge our behavior. This is because when we join a group, we implicitly agree to abide by its rules and norms, and if we violate them, the group has the right to take action to enforce them. However, this judgment should be fair and reflective of the group's values and standards.

Question 2

Aletha had an accident in which she fell into hot cooking grease. Despite many operations and treatments, her face, neck, and hands were forever altered. Regardless of her accomplishments or occupation, Aletha's disfigurement was viewed by many others as her
A) ascribed status.
B) master status.
C) status symbol.
D) status set.

Accepted Answer

Aletha's disfigurement was viewed by many as her master status, which means it became the dominant or most important status in her identity, overshadowing her other statuses such as occupation or accomplishments.

Question 3

_____ is the level of analysis that sociologists use to focus on the broad features of society.
A) Interactional sociology
B) Macrosociology
C) Chaos theory
D) Microsociology

Accepted Answer

Macrosociology is the level of analysis that focuses on the broad features of society, such as social institutions, organizations, and cultural norms and values. It is concerned with large-scale patterns and structures of society, rather than individual interactions or behavior.

Question 4

Culture has a(n) _____ effect on people's lives.
A) profound
B) moderate
C) occasional
D) no

Accepted Answer

Culture has a profound effect on people's lives as it shapes their beliefs, values, behaviors, language, and communication styles. It influences how individuals perceive the world, interact with others, and make decisions. Cultural differences can also lead to misunderstandings and conflicts, highlighting the significant impact of culture on people's lives.

Question 5

Social class is based on
A) income, education, and occupational prestige.
B) birth.
C) marriage.
D) religion.

Accepted Answer

Social class is commonly defined as a group of people who share similar levels of wealth, income, education, and occupational prestige. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer as it encompasses all the factors that are used to determine social class. Birth (choice B), marriage (choice C), and religion (choice D) can potentially play a role in one's social class, but they are not the defining factors.

Question 6

What is the sociological significance of social structure?
A) It guides our behavior.
B) Understanding it helps to prove the randomness of human behavior.
C) It is a synonym for the term sociology.
D) Our behavior guides it.

Accepted Answer

Social structure provides a framework for social interaction and guides the behavior of individuals and groups within a society. It includes institutions, organizations, and patterns of relationships between individuals and groups. Understanding social structure is essential for understanding social behavior and societal norms.

Question 7

A 90-year-old college student exemplifies
A) status shock.
B) prestige.
C) status inconsistency.
D) role.

Accepted Answer

The 90-year-old college student exemplifies status inconsistency, which occurs when an individual occupies different positions with different levels of status. In this case, the student's advanced age (high status in terms of life experience) is incongruent with their status as a college student (lower status in terms of social norms and expectations). This is an example of status inconsistency.

Question 8

A backward collar is a(n) _____ for a priest.
A) negative status symbol
B) standard in all cultures
C) status symbol
D) ascribed status

Accepted Answer

A backward collar, also known as a clerical collar, is a status symbol for a priest within the Catholic religion. It is a sign of their vocation and commitment to their faith.

Question 9

The _____ framework that determines what kind of people we become is culture.
A) biological
B) narrowest
C) only
D) broadest

Accepted Answer

Culture is a broad framework that shapes our values, beliefs, behaviors, and identity. It encompasses various aspects of our societal and environmental influences such as traditions, language, customs, religion, politics, and history. Biological factors, on the other hand, have a limited impact on who we become, while narrow frameworks only affect particular aspects of our personality or behavior. Therefore, culture is the broadest framework that influences our development as individuals and members of society.

Question 10

Are street people influenced by a social structure?
A) No.
B) Yes.
C) Only in scattered instances
D) The research is unclear.

Accepted Answer

Street people, or those experiencing homelessness, are part of a larger social structure that includes economic, political, and cultural factors. Homelessness is often the result of systemic issues such as poverty, lack of affordable housing, and inadequate social services. These issues create and perpetuate a social structure that affects those experiencing homelessness. Therefore, street people are heavily influenced by social structures.

Question 11

The typical patterns of a group of students and teachers, or of men and women, was laid out before they were born. This pattern is known as
A) behavior.
B) ordination.
C) social structure.
D) classical structure.

Accepted Answer

The pattern of a group of students and teachers, or of men and women, is a social structure. Social structure refers to the organized patterns of relationships and social institutions that create and maintain a society. It includes standard roles, norms, values, and status distinctions that define and shape social behavior.

Question 12

Microsociology is (was) the main focus of
A) sociologists in the past.
B) symbolic interactionists.
C) all sociologists.
D) conflict theorists.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionists view microsociology as the main focus, as they focus on the relationships and interactions of individuals in small groups and how they construct meaning through symbols and communication. While microsociology is important to all sociologists, it is not the main focus for conflict theorists or other sociological perspectives.

Question 13

In _____, the focus is on social interaction.
A) microsociology
B) behavioral sociology
C) macrosociology
D) order theory

Accepted Answer

Microsociology is the branch of sociology that focuses on social interaction between individuals and small groups. It is concerned with the analysis of the patterns of interaction, communication, and social relations that exist within a particular social context. Other options such as behavioral sociology, macrosociology, and order theory deal with broader societal issues, rather than focusing specifically on social interaction.

Question 14

People learn behaviors and attitudes according to their _____ the social structure.
A) attitude toward
B) willingness to be part of
C) location in
D) number of friends within

Accepted Answer

People's location in the social structure, including their social class, occupation, and education level, can have a significant impact on the behaviors and attitudes they develop. Factors such as these can influence the values and beliefs that are prioritized in a particular community or social group, as well as the types of opportunities and resources that are available to individuals within those groups. As a result, people may learn to adopt certain behaviors and attitudes based on the social structures in which they are embedded. Choices A, B, and D are not as applicable or specific to the concept of social structure.

Question 15

Girish is a husband, a son, an entrepreneur, and an amateur ornithologist. A sociologist would say that these statuses or positions make up Girish's
A) role.
B) social class.
C) status set.
D) culture.

Accepted Answer

A status set refers to all the statuses or positions an individual occupies at a given time. Girish's roles as a husband, a son, an entrepreneur, and an amateur ornithologist make up his status set. A role refers to the behaviors, obligations, and expectations associated with a particular status, while social class and culture refer to broader social categories and values.

Question 16

_____ lay(s) out what is expected of people.
A) Roles
B) Sociology
C) Parts
D) Master status

Accepted Answer

Roles are the set of expected behaviors, rights, and obligations that define a person's place in society, job position, or other significant contexts. They lay out what is expected of people in a given situation. Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions, and it encompasses topics like culture, social stratification, and social class. Parts and master status may be related to the concept of roles, but do not fully encompass the idea of expected behaviors and obligations.

Question 17

Richard had lived on the street for almost a year. His days were busy with doing things necessary to survive at a basic level-finding shelter, keeping safe, panhandling for money, getting food and drink, washing, and finding dry clothes. Richard knew that he did not have many chances. A _____ would stress that Richard is located at the bottom of the U.S. social class system, and that his low status means that most opportunities are closed to him.
A) microsociologist
B) symbolic interactionist
C) research sociologist
D) conflict theorist

Accepted Answer

Conflict theorists focus on how social structures and systems create and maintain inequality and how this affects individual opportunities and outcomes. Richard's situation is a product of his low social status, which limits his opportunities for upward mobility.

Question 18

_____ status is involuntary.
A) achieved
B) ascribed
C) earned
D) marital

Accepted Answer

Ascribed status is one that is assigned to a person based on characteristics that are beyond their control, such as race, gender, or family background. It is the opposite of achieved status, which is earned through personal effort or accomplishments. Marital status and earned status both involve factors that are within a person's control.

Question 19

A billionaire and a person living on the street share
A) the same social class.
B) comparable status.
C) the influence of social class on their lives.
D) a comparable level of privilege.

Accepted Answer

Both the billionaire and the person living on the street are influenced by their social class, but they are not in the same social class or have comparable status. The billionaire has a much higher social status and level of privilege compared to the person living on the street.

Question 20

Ex-spouse, school dropout, and debarred lawyer are examples of
A) ascribed status.
B) social classes.
C) lack of status.
D) achieved status.

Accepted Answer

These are examples of achieved status because they result from one's actions and choices rather than being born into them.

Quiz 4: Social Structure and Social Interaction

When we belong to a group, who has the right to judge our behavior?

Aletha had an accident in which she fell into hot cooking grease. Despite many operations and treatments, her face, neck, and hands were forever altered. Regardless of her accomplishments or occupation, Aletha's disfigurement was viewed by many others as her

_____ is the level of analysis that sociologists use to focus on the broad features of society.

Culture has a(n) _____ effect on people's lives.

Social class is based on

What is the sociological significance of social structure?

A 90-year-old college student exemplifies

A backward collar is a(n) _____ for a priest.

The _____ framework that determines what kind of people we become is culture.

Are street people influenced by a social structure?

The typical patterns of a group of students and teachers, or of men and women, was laid out before they were born. This pattern is known as

Microsociology is (was) the main focus of

In _____, the focus is on social interaction.

People learn behaviors and attitudes according to their _____ the social structure.

Girish is a husband, a son, an entrepreneur, and an amateur ornithologist. A sociologist would say that these statuses or positions make up Girish's

_____ lay(s) out what is expected of people.

_____ status is involuntary.

A billionaire and a person living on the street share

Ex-spouse, school dropout, and debarred lawyer are examples of