Question 1

Your friend is working as a runway model in a fashion show for the first time.He trips going down the runway but you applaud anyway.What are you performing?

Accepted Answer

Studied nonobservance is when individuals act as if they do not see a social mistake or blunder made by someone else to save them from embarrassment. In this situation, the friend tripped but the person applauded anyway, indicating that they were performing studied nonobservance to spare their friend from additional humiliation.

Question 2

What name did Hall give to the immediate area surrounding us that we claim as private?

Accepted Answer

Hall called the immediate area surrounding us that we claim as private our "personal space".

Question 3

To what does Liebow (1993)attribute homelessness in Gesellschaft societies?

Accepted Answer

Liebow (1993) attributes homelessness in Gesellschaft societies to poverty.

Question 4

What type of social institution are family,religion,education,and government examples of?

Accepted Answer

Family, religion, education, and government are examples of traditional social institutions. These institutions have been present in societies for a long time and are deeply rooted in cultural and societal norms and values. They play an important role in shaping individual behavior and maintaining social order.

Question 5

Katrina is married with two kids.She is a rocket scientist.What is her master status?

Accepted Answer

Katrina's profession as a rocket scientist is her master status because it is a significant achievement and unique characteristic that sets her apart from others. While being a mother and a woman are important aspects of her identity, they are not necessarily her defining traits in the context of society. Similarly, her marital status is not as significant in terms of how people perceive her professionally or academically.

Question 6

Shawna's boss is calling her to come in for an extra shift,but she has a final paper due that she needs to focus on.What kind of problem is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Shawna is experiencing role conflict, which occurs when the demands of one role clash with the demands of another role. In this case, her role as an employee conflicts with her role as a student.

Question 7

Jack believes that Mary is shy,so every time Mary smiles or tries to initiate a conversation with Jack,he ignores her.Eventually Mary wants nothing to do with Jack.This demonstrates the power of what kind of beliefs?

Accepted Answer

This situation demonstrates a self-fulfilling prophecy, as Jack's belief that Mary is shy leads him to behave in a way that causes her to become more withdrawn, ultimately fulfilling his initial belief.

Question 8

Bill is a CEO at Water Works Inc.and a father of twin boys.After his divorce he received full custody of his sons.What is his master status?

Accepted Answer

CEO is the highest status among the choices given.

Question 9

David has an evening meeting on Tuesday.The meeting is at the same time as his daughter's spring recital.What is David experiencing?

Accepted Answer

David is experiencing role conflict as he has two roles (attending the evening meeting and attending his daughter's recital) that have conflicting demands on his time and attendance.

Question 10

Which term best describes the Apple company?

Accepted Answer

Apple is a formal organization as it is a structured and organized entity with a specific purpose or goal, and has a clear hierarchy and chain of command.

Question 11

What is the process by which people act toward or respond to other people?

Accepted Answer

Social interaction refers to the process by which people act toward or respond to other people. Social structure refers to the patterned relationships between individuals and groups. Psychological behaviour refers to individual thoughts and actions. Group interaction refers specifically to interactions between groups of people.

Question 12

If you follow Durkheim's reasoning for why industrial societies have organic solidarity,which of the following statements might you make?

Accepted Answer

Durkheim's concept of organic solidarity refers to the interdependence of individuals in industrial societies, similar to the interdependence of organs in a living organism, where each individual or organ has a specialized function that contributes to the functioning of the whole.

Question 13

Tina lives with her mom,dad,grandparents on both sides,and her baby brother.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A primary group consists of people who are emotionally close and have ongoing and intimate relationships, such as families. In this case, Tina lives with her family members with whom she has close emotional bonds.

Question 14

Suppose a teacher calls and informs Jane that her son Warren is struggling with math and requires additional support.Which of the following is Jane likely to focus on?

Accepted Answer

Role performance refers to how well someone fulfills the expectations of a particular role. In this context, Jane is likely to focus on how well Warren is performing his role as a student, particularly in math.

Question 15

When Tina is at work she is the boss and is in control at all times.At home,she's allowed to relax and not perform as manager.What is her home in relation to her work?

Accepted Answer

Tina's home can be considered her back stage as it is her private space where she is not performing her managerial role.

Question 16

Which kind of symbol are the bags of aluminum cans and glass bottles a homeless man carries down the street?

Accepted Answer

The bags of aluminum cans and glass bottles a homeless man carries down the street are a symbol of his disadvantage.

Question 17

How does ethnomethodology contribute to our knowledge of social interaction?

Accepted Answer

Ethnomethodology contributes to our understanding of social interaction by making us aware of the subconscious realities and the implicit rules and norms that govern our daily interactions.

Question 18

What term did Everett Hughes use to refer to the most important status that a person occupies?

Accepted Answer

Everett Hughes used the term "master status" to refer to the most important status that a person occupies, which dominates other statuses and thereby determines a person's position in society.

Question 19

Robert retires after three decades as an administrator and educator.What process is Robert undergoing?

Accepted Answer

Robert is undergoing the process of role exit, which refers to the process of leaving a role or position that was previously held. Retirement is a common example of role exit, as individuals are no longer expected to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of their previous work role.

Question 20

What is social construction of reality? Which theoretical perspective developed it?

Accepted Answer

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