Question 1

Research finds that there is a significant association between _____ and _____.
A) parents' socioeconomic status; baby gestures
B) parents' socioeconomic status; adolescent vocabulary
C) parents' socioeconomic status; adult vocabulary
D) parents' race; baby gestures
E) parents' race; adult vocabulary

Accepted Answer

Parents' socioeconomic status is significantly associated with both baby gestures and adolescent vocabulary.

Question 2

Generally,the Internet has
A) decreased our interaction with family and friends.
B) increased our interactions with family and friends.
C) decreased our interaction with neighbors and other acquaintances.
D) increased our interactions with neighbors and other acquaintances.
E) decreased interactions with family and increased interactions with friends.

Accepted Answer

The internet has greatly increased our ability to stay in touch with friends and family through social media, messaging apps, and video calls. People can now maintain long-distance relationships and easily communicate with those who may have previously been hard to reach.

Question 3

Which of the following is a reason why people may experience role conflict and role strain?
A) Because many people are overextended, some roles are bound to conflict with others.
B) People have little or no training for many roles.
C) Some role expectations are unclear or contradictory.
D) Highly demanding jobs often create difficulties at home.
E) Some people are pressured to take on too many roles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a reason...

Question 4

Felix and Farrah are co-workers who are discussing the new corporate policies.Felix is standing in the doorway of Farrah's office.Farrah is sitting at her desk.In which personal space zone are Felix and Farrah?
A) private distance
B) personal distance
C) social distance
D) public distance
E) boundary distance

Accepted Answer

Felix and Farrah are likely in the social distance zone, which is typically used for interactions among acquaintances or co-workers, ranging from about 4 to 12 feet.

Question 5

Deliberately using digital media to communicate false,embarrassing,or hostile information about another person is called
A) blogging.
B) superbullying.
C) revenge.
D) cyberbullying.
E) inevitable.

Accepted Answer

Deliberately using digital media to communicate false, embarrassing, or hostile information about another person is called cyberbullying.

Question 6

In the United States,eye contact is a vital component of communication.In Japan,eye contact is
A) encouraged.
B) discouraged.
C) expected.
D) common.
E) universal.

Accepted Answer

In Japan, eye contact is not seen as necessary or encouraged in communication, and is often interpreted as a sign of aggression or confrontation. Instead, it is more common for Japanese people to use indirect eye contact and nonverbal cues to convey meaning.

Question 7

When Felicity was a baby,her parents got very excited each time she smiled.They commented on her cheery disposition to their pediatrician,who calmly noted that she was not actually smiling but passing gas.This is an example of which component of facial expressions?
A) Facial expressions don't always show our emotions.
B) Faces never lie about feelings.
C) Facial expressions are affected by socialization.
D) Facial expressions are deceptive because of cultural variations.
E) Facial expressions are not visual cues.

Accepted Answer

This scenario highlights the fact that facial expressions don't always show our emotions. In this case, Felicity's parents mistook a non-emotional bodily function for an emotional expression.

Question 8

The biggest "digital divide" in Internet usage is
A) age.
B) race and ethnicity.
C) social class.
D) gender.
E) marital status.

Accepted Answer

While there are disparities in internet usage based on age, race and ethnicity, gender, and marital status, social class is the biggest determinant of internet usage. Those in lower-income households are less likely to have access to internet service and devices, or to have the technical skills necessary to make use of internet resources. This digital divide can impact access to education, job opportunities, and other important resources.

Question 9

Touching
A) varies across cultures.
B) varies across time.
C) is generally encouraged across cultures.
D) is universal.
E) is generally discouraged across cultures.

Accepted Answer

Touching varies across cultures.

Question 10

Dana and Daniel were recently married.They are sharing their bathroom as they get ready for work in the morning.Dana sometimes complains that Daniel bumps into her as she applies her make-up.In which personal space zone are Dana and Daniel?
A) private distance
B) personal distance
C) social distance
D) public distance
E) boundary distance

Accepted Answer

Dana and Daniel are in the private distance zone, which is typically reserved for close relationships and involves physical contact or close proximity, such as sharing a bathroom.

Question 11

Which of the following is not an example of cyber-bullying?
A) threatening e-mails
B) racist text massages
C) embarrassing Facebook posts
D) flipping off another driver
E) spreading rumors by e-mail

Accepted Answer

Flipping off another driver is not an example of cyber-bullying as it is a behavior that takes place in the physical world, not through electronic means. Cyber-bullying involves using the internet or other electronic devices to harass or intimidate another person.

Question 12

You are most likely to stand in line rather than cut ahead of others if you are living in
A) France.
B) Italy.
C) Spain.
D) the United States.
E) Japan.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are most likely to stand in...

Question 13

Hale held up his first two fingers on his left hand and smiled at his friend.Hale is using
A) a gesture and eye contact.
B) a facial expression and eye contact.
C) a gesture and a facial expression.
D) a gesture and touch.
E) touch and a facial expression.

Accepted Answer

Hale is using a gesture (holding up his fingers) and a facial expression (smiling).

Question 14

Which of the following groups is likely to use the Internet the most?
A) Persons with less than a high school diploma.
B) Persons with a G.E.D.
C) Persons with a high school diploma.
D) Persons with some college education.
E) Persons with a college degree.

Accepted Answer

Persons with a college degree are more likely to use the internet the most due to their higher levels of education and potentially higher incomes, which may provide them with more access to technology and internet services. Additionally, many jobs that require college degrees also require computer and internet proficiency, making internet use more common among this group.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true regarding statuses?
A) Statuses cannot be ranked.
B) Statuses are individually identified.
C) Some statuses are more important than others.
D) Statuses can be ranked, but one is not more important than another.
E) Occupational statuses are more important than family statuses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true...

Question 16

Approximately _____ percent of college graduates use the internet.
A) 33
B) 23
C) 83
D) 93
E) 73

Accepted Answer

According to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center in 2018, 93% of college graduates use the internet.

Question 17

Hugging,patting someone's back,and holding hands are forms of
A) gestures.
B) touch.
C) silence.
D) eye contact.
E) personal space.

Accepted Answer

Hugging, patting someone's back, and holding hands are all forms of touch.

Question 18

Catherine is taking six courses this semester.She likely experiences _____ when several exams are scheduled on the same day.
A) role sets
B) role strain
C) role conflict
D) role sprain
E) role tension

Accepted Answer

Role strain occurs when there are competing demands within the same role, such as a student having multiple exams on the same day.

Question 19

Hamilton is at a rock concert.He is in the 51ˢᵗ row of the stadium.In which personal space zone is Hamilton?
A) private distance
B) personal distance
C) social distance
D) public distance
E) boundary distance

Accepted Answer

Hamilton is in the 51st row of a stadium, which places him in the public distance zone, typically used for large gatherings and public speaking, where individuals are more than 12 feet apart.

Question 20

As socioeconomic status increases,personal space
A) decreases.
B) increases.
C) fluctuates.
D) stays the same.
E) does not correlate.

Accepted Answer

As socioeconomic status increases, people tend to have larger homes and more private spaces, leading to an increase in personal space.

Quiz 5: Social Interaction And Social Structure

Research finds that there is a significant association between _ and _.

Generally,the Internet has

Which of the following is a reason why people may experience role conflict and role strain?

Felix and Farrah are co-workers who are discussing the new corporate policies.Felix is standing in the doorway of Farrah's office.Farrah is sitting at her desk.In which personal space zone are Felix and Farrah?

Deliberately using digital media to communicate false,embarrassing,or hostile information about another person is called

In the United States,eye contact is a vital component of communication.In Japan,eye contact is

When Felicity was a baby,her parents got very excited each time she smiled.They commented on her cheery disposition to their pediatrician,who calmly noted that she was not actually smiling but passing gas.This is an example of which component of facial expressions?

The biggest "digital divide" in Internet usage is

Touching

Dana and Daniel were recently married.They are sharing their bathroom as they get ready for work in the morning.Dana sometimes complains that Daniel bumps into her as she applies her make-up.In which personal space zone are Dana and Daniel?

Which of the following is not an example of cyber-bullying?

You are most likely to stand in line rather than cut ahead of others if you are living in

Hale held up his first two fingers on his left hand and smiled at his friend.Hale is using

Which of the following groups is likely to use the Internet the most?

Which of the following statements is true regarding statuses?

Approximately _____ percent of college graduates use the internet.

Hugging,patting someone's back,and holding hands are forms of

Catherine is taking six courses this semester.She likely experiences _____ when several exams are scheduled on the same day.

Hamilton is at a rock concert.He is in the 51ˢᵗ row of the stadium.In which personal space zone is Hamilton?

As socioeconomic status increases,personal space