Question 1

In regards to interpersonal attraction,sociological research tells us that
A)we must like someone in order to love and feel passion toward them.
B)it is possible to like someone a great deal and not love them.
C)the less we see of someone the more desirable we find them.
D)most of the time our evaluations of others are not influenced by their attractiveness to us.

Accepted Answer

Sociological research indicates that it is possible to have high levels of liking for someone without experiencing love or passion towards them. Factors such as shared experience, proximity, and familiarity can all influence interpersonal attraction beyond just physical attractiveness. Additionally, research has shown that frequent exposure to someone can increase liking and attraction, rather than the idea that less exposure leads to greater desirability.

Question 2

When Jack raises his eyebrows at a comment made by Carol he is engaging in .
A)role stain
B)verbal communication
C)nonverbal communication
D)small talk

Accepted Answer

Raising eyebrows is a nonverbal communication that conveys surprise, skepticism, or interest.

Question 3

Research has established that
A)there is no such thing as overexposure to someone you are attracted to.
B)if you find someone attractive,the more often you see them the more attractive they become,up to a point.
C)if you start out disliking someone,the more you see that person the more you will come to like them.
D)if you dislike a person,continued exposure to them will intensify those feelings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research has established that
A)there is no such...

Question 4

In regards to interpersonal attraction,sociologists find that
A)attraction to others is not sociological.
B)absence makes the heart grow fonder; we tend to find those who live further away from us more attractive.
C)close proximity is one of the determinants of attraction between people.
D)people tend to fear too much personal disclosure when communicating online.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists find that close proximity is one of the determinants of attraction between people. This is because we are more likely to interact with and get to know people who live or work near us, leading to potential attraction.

Question 5

The size of proxemic bubbles differs between ethnic groups.Research indicates that the ethnic group with the largest interaction distance between individuals involved in a conversation is.
A)Hispanic people
B)White middle-class Americans
C)White British males
D)African Americans

Accepted Answer

The answer of The size of proxemic bubbles differs between...

Question 6

Professor Watkins comes into her classroom before class begins and moved all the desks so that they are facing the back of the classroom.She then watches to see how the students react.Professor Watkins is using:
A)symbolic interactionism
B)functionalism
C)conflict theory
D)ethnomethodology

Accepted Answer

Ethnomethodology is the study of how people make sense of their everyday surroundings. By rearranging the desks, Professor Watkins is observing how students react to a disruption in their usual environment, which aligns with ethnomethodological practices.

Question 7

Standards of beauty are culturally variable.In the U.S.,
A)White women are more concerned about weight than African American women.
B)the Hispanics and Whites have the same standard for thinness in women
C)African Americans women are more self-critical of their bodies than are White women
D)Hispanic women are more interested in outward appearances of beauty than White women.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that white women are more likely than African American women to report body dissatisfaction and engage in weight loss behaviors, indicating that there are cultural differences in beauty standards between these groups. It is not mentioned whether Hispanics and Whites have the same standards for thinness, and there is no evidence to support the claim that African American women are more self-critical of their bodies or that Hispanic women are more interested in outward appearances of beauty than White women.

Question 8

Research on interpersonal attraction and the formation of pairs indicates that
A)affiliation and interpersonal attraction are really the same thing.
B)attraction can be scientifically predicted.
C)love is a matter of the heart and cannot be predicted.
D)there is no pattern to whom we find attractive.

Accepted Answer

Research has found that there are certain factors that can predict interpersonal attraction, such as physical proximity, similarity, and reciprocal liking. While attraction may not be completely predictable, there are underlying patterns that can be studied and understood.

Question 9

According to Ervin Goffman,when Jim willfully tries to manipulate others,he is engaging in.
A)role conflict
B)exploitation
C)impression management
D)role strain

Accepted Answer

According to Goffman's theory of dramaturgy, individuals engage in impression management by attempting to control the impressions others have of them. When Jim purposely tries to manipulate others to create a certain impression, he is engaging in impression management. Role conflict refers to conflicting expectations from different roles, exploitation refers to using someone for personal gain, and role strain refers to difficulty fulfilling the expectations of a single role.

Question 10

According to the concept of the social construction of reality,
A)there is no reality beyond that which is produced by social interaction.
B)the truth of a situation may be difficult for us to recognize at first.
C)people supporting different teams will agree on the fairness of the referees,because whether something is a foul or not is a matter of fact.
D)many things have their own intrinsic or inherent meaning.

Accepted Answer

The social construction of reality theory asserts that reality is not an objective, concrete thing but rather something that is created through social interactions and agreements. Therefore, there is no reality beyond that which is produced by social interaction.

Question 11

Research on interpersonal attractiveness is very clear that
A)opposites attract.
B)there is not pattern to interpersonal attraction.
C)attraction to people who are very similar to us is most common.
D)politics do not matter when it comes to love.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that people are most attracted to those who are similar to them in terms of attitudes, values, interests, and personality characteristics. This is known as the "similarity-attraction" principle. While there may be some instances of opposites attracting, overall the evidence suggests that similarity is the strongest predictor of interpersonal attraction. Politics can also play a role in attraction, particularly in terms of shared political ideology and beliefs.

Question 12

Research on the importance of attractiveness in human interactions indicates that
A)standards of attractiveness vary between cultures and between subcultures in the same society.
B)its significance is overrated in terms of who we form relationships with.
C)attractiveness affects who we are attracted to,but not how we judge people.
D)people considered unattractive are generally thought of in very positive terms.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that standards of attractiveness vary between cultures and even within subcultures of the same society, indicating that it is not an objective measure. Different factors such as facial symmetry, body shape, and skin tone are valued differently in different societies, making attractiveness a subjective measure.

Question 13

Julie has a positive response when she sees Carl.Julie is experiencing.
A)affiliation
B)proxemic communication
C)interpersonal attraction
D)imprinting

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal attraction refers to the positive feelings that people have towards others and their desire to form relationships. In this scenario, Julie's positive response to Carl suggests that she is attracted to him on an interpersonal level. Affiliation refers to the desire to be around others and form social bonds, but it does not necessarily involve positive feelings. Proxemic communication refers to the use of space and distance in communication, which is not relevant to this scenario. Imprinting is a biological process of rapid learning that occurs during a specific critical period in an organism's development and is not applicable to human social behavior.

Question 14

The social construction of reality is a principle that is central to.
A)functionalist theory
B)conflict theory
C)symbolic interaction theory
D)equilibrium theory

Accepted Answer

The social construction of reality is a key principle within symbolic interaction theory. This theory suggests that people assign meaning to symbols and interact with one another based on those meanings, thereby creating and sustaining the social reality around them. Functionalism and equilibrium theory emphasize the ways that social systems work together to maintain stability, while conflict theory emphasizes the ways that social inequality and power imbalances create tension and conflict in society.

Question 15

Symbolic interactionists argue that our perceptions of reality are determined by our definition of the situation.This means that to a large extent,
A)we wait until we have enough factual information before we form opinions.
B)we basically see what we want to see.
C)we can never have any opinions or perceptions of reality.
D)our opinions and perceptions are determined by what others want us to believe.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionists argue that our perceptions of reality are not just based on factual information but also on our interpretations and definitions of the situation. Therefore, our perceptions may be influenced by our preconceived notions and biases, leading us to see what we want to see.

Question 16

Anthropologist E.T.Hall coined the term proxemic bubble to refer to our personal three-dimensional space.
Also,according to Hall,
A)we feel threatened when people we do not know enter our proxemic bubble.
B)the proxemic bubble is not affected by culture or ethnicity.
C)enemies stand close in order to try and intimidate each other.
D)we burst our proxemics bubble when we like the other.

Accepted Answer

According to Hall, we feel threatened when people we do not know enter our proxemic bubble. This indicates that our personal space is affected by our relationship with others and has nothing to do with culture or ethnicity.

Question 17

Proxemic communication refers to:
A)how individuals use nonverbal cues.
B)the amount of space between interacting individuals.
C)an individual's personal bubble.
D)the gender difference in nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

Proxemic communication refers to the way people use space to communicate. It is concerned with the distance between individuals during interaction.

Question 18

When it comes to proxemic communication
A)most people are aware of how they use personal space.
B)women always stand close,regardless of the degree of friendship with the person they are talking to.
C)people who are sexually attracted to each other stand exceptionally close.
D)men stand closer to women than to men.

Accepted Answer

Proxemic communication involves the use of personal space in communication. People who are sexually attracted to each other often stand closer to each other as a sign of intimacy and attraction.

Question 19

According to the text,which of the following is true?
A)The more similar a couple is in terms of race and class,the more likely they are to break up.
B)The more similar a couple is in terms of race and class,the less likely they are to break up.
C)The more similar a couple is in terms of parental relationships,the more likely they are to break up.
D)The more similar a couple is in terms of parental relationships,the less likely they are to break up.

Accepted Answer

The text states that "the more similar the partners are in terms of race, education, and other important characteristics, the less likely they are to break up." Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Question 20

Which of the following is true about human relationships?
A)Most people do not seek affiliation.
B)Many people lack human contact.
C)They have a strong need for affiliation.
D)Most people are not conscious of their need for relationships.

Accepted Answer

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

Quiz 5: Social Structure and Social Interaction

In regards to interpersonal attraction,sociological research tells us that

When Jack raises his eyebrows at a comment made by Carol he is engaging in .

Research has established that

In regards to interpersonal attraction,sociologists find that

The size of proxemic bubbles differs between ethnic groups.Research indicates that the ethnic group with the largest interaction distance between individuals involved in a conversation is.

Professor Watkins comes into her classroom before class begins and moved all the desks so that they are facing the back of the classroom.She then watches to see how the students react.Professor Watkins is using:

Standards of beauty are culturally variable.In the U.S.,

Research on interpersonal attraction and the formation of pairs indicates that

According to Ervin Goffman,when Jim willfully tries to manipulate others,he is engaging in.

According to the concept of the social construction of reality,

Research on interpersonal attractiveness is very clear that

Research on the importance of attractiveness in human interactions indicates that

Julie has a positive response when she sees Carl.Julie is experiencing.

The social construction of reality is a principle that is central to.

Symbolic interactionists argue that our perceptions of reality are determined by our definition of the situation.This means that to a large extent,

Anthropologist E.T.Hall coined the term proxemic bubble to refer to our personal three-dimensional space. Also,according to Hall,

Proxemic communication refers to:

When it comes to proxemic communication

According to the text,which of the following is true?

Which of the following is true about human relationships?