Question 1

What causes role conflict?

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Question 2

Reggie wanted to ask Sharyl on a date. Rather than coming out directly and asking her, he went about it indirectly by asking her if she was busy on Saturday night. She indicated that she had plans. Through this exchange, Reggie has been gently rejected and Sharyl does not feel like a rude person. This social interaction allowed Reggie and Sharyl to __________.

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The exchange allowed Reggie and Sharyl to save face, as Reggie indirectly asked her out and Sharyl was able to decline without being rude or directly rejecting him.

Question 3

You want to study status change and its associated role changes. Which of the following demographic groups would make the best research subject for studying these topics?

Accepted Answer

First-time fathers are likely to experience a significant status change as they transition into the role of a parent. This may involve changes in social expectations, responsibilities, and relationships, which can provide insight into the process of status change and role changes. The other demographic groups may also experience status changes, but they may not be as pronounced or as relevant for studying these topics.

Question 4

You wish to study reference groups. Which of the following groups would make the best subject for studying reference groups and how they shape identity?

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A little league team is a close-knit group that spends a lot of time together and can have a significant influence on each other's behavior and identity. They may look to each other for validation or to establish their place within the group, which makes them an ideal subject for studying reference groups and identity formation.

Question 5

As part of your morning routine you eat breakfast, drink a cup of coffee, take a shower, and walk your dog. Which part of this routine is most likely controlled by the voice of the generalized other?

Accepted Answer

The "generalized other" refers to societal norms and expectations. Taking a shower is often influenced by societal standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Question 6

How does the generalized other help us to conform to the rules and expectations of society?

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Question 7

You have been tasked with a longitudinal study involving interviews with a group of individuals as they age from 5 to 40. At the onset of the project, you decide it would be helpful to try to predict which children may be later labeled as deviant. Based on the concept of the self-fulfilling prophecy, which child do you predict will be so labeled?

Accepted Answer

Jenny's behavior of talking a lot during story hour, having trouble sitting still, and talking over others could be interpreted as disruptive, leading to potential labeling as deviant based on the self-fulfilling prophecy concept. This concept suggests that if an individual is labeled in a certain way, they may begin to act in accordance with that label.

Question 8

Jeremy is a senior in high school. In this context, his status is __________ and his role is __________.

Accepted Answer

Jeremy's status is that of a senior in high school, while his role is that of a student. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because being a senior is his status rather than his role. Option B and D are incorrect because being male or a student is part of his identity or status, not his role.

Question 9

How is the presentation of self affected by digital-age technologies?

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Question 10

Your evening is not going as planned. While at a bar, you accidentally knock over a man's drink. Although the spill was an accident, it has ruined his date's clothing and he is very angry. What is the most likely next step in this conflict's interaction ritual chain?

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Insult is the most likely next step in this interaction ritual chain as the man is angry due to the ruined clothing of his date. Insult towards you may make him feel better or restore his sense of self-esteem in the situation. Getting punched in the face or a full-scale bar fight is less likely as it would require a significant escalation of the conflict. Begging for mercy would not be a typical response in this scenario.

Question 11

You are a sociologist who specializes in human behavior in urban areas. Of the following locations, which would be the best area for studying civil inattention?

Accepted Answer

Civil inattention refers to the way individuals in crowded public spaces, like a busy bus line, navigate their surroundings while acknowledging others' presence without engaging directly, making it an ideal setting for such a study.

Question 12

As a result of Sam's family recently moving across the country, she has to start at a new school in the fall. According to a sociologist who studies social interaction, who will Sam most likely become friends with in her new environment?

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According to the sociologist, people are most likely to form friendships with those who are similar to them and share common interests and tastes. Therefore, it is likely that Sam will become friends with people who are most like her and share her interests and tastes in her new school.

Question 13

How do our interactions with individuals and groups impact our social development in both adulthood and childhood? Discuss significant others, reference groups, and role models in your answer.

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Quiz 4: Social Interaction