Question 1

_______________ conducted an experiment which demonstrated that the power of the group is so great that it may override our own judgments and perceptions.
A) Stanley Milgram
B) Soloman Asch
C) George Herbert Mead
D) Erving Goffman

Accepted Answer

Soloman Asch conducted an experiment in which participants were asked to match the length of lines. When the other members of the group purposely gave incorrect answers, the participant was more likely to conform and also give an incorrect answer. This demonstrated the power of group influence on individual decisions.

Question 2

Mary's boss doesn't want to give her a promotion because she is a woman. Mary's boss is prejudicial toward Mary because of her ______________________ status.
A) achieved
B) master
C) ascribed
D) marital

Accepted Answer

Prejudice based on ascribed (involuntary) characteristics such as gender, race, or age is known as discrimination. In this scenario, Mary's boss is discriminating against her due to her gender. Achieved status refers to a person's accomplishments or position in society, master is not related to social status, and marital status may play a role in some forms of discrimination but is not relevant in this scenario.

Question 3

George Herbert Mead created the concept of the "generalized other."

Accepted Answer

George Herbert Mead did create the concept of the "generalized other" in his theory of socialization and the development of the self.

Question 4

Steve is a college senior who has five finals scheduled on the same day. He also has to practice for the upcoming swim meet and go to work. Steve is experiencing _________________________.
A) status overload
B) status strain
C) role overload
D) role strain

Accepted Answer

Steve is experiencing role overload, as he has too many responsibilities and not enough time to fulfill them all. Status overload refers to having too many social positions, while status strain and role strain refer to difficulties in fulfilling the expectations of a particular role.

Question 5

Julie is a high school teacher. On the same day she is due to give her students their final exam, her two children become sick. She doesn't know if she should stay home with her children or leave them with a sitter so she can administer the exam. Julie is experiencing _______________________.
A) role stress
B) role conflict
C) status overload
D) status stress

Accepted Answer

Julie is experiencing role conflict, as she is facing competing demands from her role as a teacher and her role as a parent. She is unsure of which role to prioritize and is feeling torn between them.

Question 6

A good example of a(n) ______________ would be a college classroom or members of a Meetup club of aficionados you belong to.
A) aggregate group
B) secondary group
C) primary group
D) out-group

Accepted Answer

A secondary group is characterized by formal, impersonal relationships and is often organized around a specific goal or activity, such as a college classroom or a Meetup club.

Question 7

An example of a student's ___________ is when he/she studies for a test and takes notes.
A) role
B) status
C) position
D) occupation

Accepted Answer

Studying for a test and taking notes are actions that fulfill a student's role, which involves responsibilities and behaviors expected of them.

Question 8

A _____ is a person's position within a social system; a ___________is what is expected of a person in this position.
A) role; status
B) persona; role
C) role; persona
D) status; role

Accepted Answer

A person's status refers to their position in a social system, while their role refers to the expectations and responsibilities associated with that position. Therefore, option D is the correct pairing of these terms.

Question 9

What effects has new media such as the Internet had on the role of media in the socialization of children?
A) Now children are exposed to more hours of media per day on average.
B) The increase in new media has made TV's effects on socialization obsolete.
C) In new media, media socialization is more in agreement with lessons from parents.
D) Peer socialization increases through new media due to participation in social media sites.

Accepted Answer

The Internet and new media have increased the amount of time children spend with media, and social media platforms have enhanced peer socialization opportunities.

Question 10

According to Simmel, a ________ is the most basic of interpersonal relationships.
A) triad
B) couplet
C) dyad
D) trio

Accepted Answer

Simmel believed that the most basic of interpersonal relationships is the dyad, which is a social relationship between two individuals.

Question 11

The following sources have tended to reinforce socialization of boys and girls in traditional ways:
A) Movies
B) Peers
C) Television
D) Shopping malls

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following sources have tended to reinforce...

Question 12

Jim goes to a New York Yankees game and decides to sit with other Yankees fans because they are all wearing the same colors and will cheer when the team does well. New York Yankees fans are Jim's ________________.
A) reference group
B) out-group
C) in-group
D) secondary group

Accepted Answer

The in-group refers to a group that an individual identifies with and considers themselves a part of. In this scenario, Jim identifies with the New York Yankees fans, as he is wearing the same colors and cheering for the team, so they are his in-group.

Question 13

Joan is not sure if she wants to become an engineer, so she decides to take an internship at a local engineering firm and joins an engineering club at her college. Engineers are Joan's __________________.
A) primary group
B) secondary group
C) reference group
D) ascribed group

Accepted Answer

A reference group is a group that an individual uses as a standard for their own behavior and attitudes. In this case, Joan is using the engineers she interacts with at the engineering firm and in the engineering club as a reference group to help her make a decision about whether or not she wants to become an engineer.

Question 14

Which of the following is a key idea in network theory?
A) The importance of strong ties
B) The relationship of dyads to networks
C) The interaction order within networks
D) The strength of weak ties

Accepted Answer

The strength of weak ties is a key idea in network theory. This concept argues that weak ties, or connections between individuals or groups that are less frequent or intense than strong ties, can be more valuable for accessing new information or opportunities outside of one's immediate network. This idea has been influential in understanding social and economic networks.

Question 15

Adult socialization takes place:
A) by age 25
B) by age 40
C) within the workplace
D) over all of adult life

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adult socialization takes place:
A) by age 25
B)...

Question 16

Which of these is most important about triads according to Simmel?
A) The people involved
B) That two parties can form a coalition against a third
C) The group structure is what matters
D) The interaction order of the triad

Accepted Answer

Simmel's focus was on the group structure and how it affects the dynamic interactions within the triad. He believed that the individual characteristics of the people involved were less significant than the overall social dynamic created by the structure of the triad. While the ability for two parties to form a coalition against a third is important, it is a result of the group structure, which is the primary focus of Simmel's theory. The interaction order of the triad is also important, but again, it is a result of the group structure and how the individuals within the triad interact with each other based on their positions in the triangle.

Question 17

__________________ are created by an accumulation of persistent patterns of interaction and social relationships.
A) Status and role structures
B) Micro-level social structures
C) Macro-level social structures
D) Interaction structures

Accepted Answer

Micro-level social structures are created by an accumulation of persistent patterns of interaction and social relationships at the small-scale level of social organization, such as family, peer groups, and organizations. Status and role structures refer to the positions and responsibilities individuals hold within a group or organization, and are a part of larger social structures. Macro-level social structures refer to the large-scale patterns of social organization, such as institutions and societal norms. Interaction structures refer specifically to the patterns of communication and behavior that occur within social interactions.

Question 18

Children are socialized to consume and place value on consumption through the following sources:
A) Family
B) Peer groups
C) At sites of consumption, such as the shopping mall
D) Direct marketing

Accepted Answer

Children are socialized to consume and place value on consumption through different sources, including their family, peer groups, sites of consumption, and direct marketing. Family plays a significant role in shaping children's consumption habits by modeling behaviors, providing access to goods and services, and reinforcing values related to consumption. Peer groups can also influence children's consumption behaviors and attitudes through their shared experiences, norms, and social pressures. Sites of consumption, such as the shopping mall, create an immersive environment that promotes consumption through various marketing strategies, including product displays, promotions, and entertainment. Finally, direct marketing techniques, such as advertising, product placements, and endorsements, can create a desire for specific products or services and influence children's consumption choices. Thus, all these sources contribute to the socialization of children's consumption and play a crucial role in shaping their attitudes and behavior towards consumption.

Question 19

Sue's brothers and father are members of a _______________ group because they are emotionally close and spend a great deal of time together.
A) tertiary
B) secondary
C) reference
D) primary

Accepted Answer

The characteristics of a primary group typically include emotional closeness, spending a lot of time together, and a strong sense of identification with the group. Sue's brothers and father fit this description, making them a primary group.

Question 20

Micro sociology concerns itself with a particular individual.

Accepted Answer

Micro sociology focuses on small-scale interactions and social dynamics, but not necessarily on a single individual. It examines how individuals interact within groups and the meanings they attach to these interactions.

Quiz 5: Socialization and Interaction

_______________ conducted an experiment which demonstrated that the power of the group is so great that it may override our own judgments and perceptions.

Mary's boss doesn't want to give her a promotion because she is a woman. Mary's boss is prejudicial toward Mary because of her ______________________ status.

George Herbert Mead created the concept of the "generalized other."

Steve is a college senior who has five finals scheduled on the same day. He also has to practice for the upcoming swim meet and go to work. Steve is experiencing _________________________.

Julie is a high school teacher. On the same day she is due to give her students their final exam, her two children become sick. She doesn't know if she should stay home with her children or leave them with a sitter so she can administer the exam. Julie is experiencing _______________________.

A good example of a(n) ______________ would be a college classroom or members of a Meetup club of aficionados you belong to.

An example of a student's ___________ is when he/she studies for a test and takes notes.

A _ is a person's position within a social system; a _______is what is expected of a person in this position.

What effects has new media such as the Internet had on the role of media in the socialization of children?

According to Simmel, a ________ is the most basic of interpersonal relationships.

The following sources have tended to reinforce socialization of boys and girls in traditional ways:

Jim goes to a New York Yankees game and decides to sit with other Yankees fans because they are all wearing the same colors and will cheer when the team does well. New York Yankees fans are Jim's ________________.

Joan is not sure if she wants to become an engineer, so she decides to take an internship at a local engineering firm and joins an engineering club at her college. Engineers are Joan's __________________.

Which of the following is a key idea in network theory?

Adult socialization takes place:

Which of these is most important about triads according to Simmel?

__________________ are created by an accumulation of persistent patterns of interaction and social relationships.

Children are socialized to consume and place value on consumption through the following sources:

Sue's brothers and father are members of a _______________ group because they are emotionally close and spend a great deal of time together.

Micro sociology concerns itself with a particular individual.