Soc 101 - Introduction to Sociology » Fall 2020 » Chapter 6 iRAT

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Question #1
A triad is more stable but less intimate than a dyad.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #2
Strong identification with and loyalty to the in-group often results in discrimination against members of the out-group.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
What do sociologists call a group that provides standards by which an individual can judge his own accomplishments?
A.   team
B.   secondary group
C.   reference group
D.   primary group 
E.   social network
Question #4
What is the danger of too much group cohesion?
A.   It can lead to groupthink, in which dissenting opinions are strongly discouraged. 
B.   It makes it much harder for the group to achieve goals.
C.   It reduces the degree to which members are attracted to the group.
D.   It leads to endless rounds of discussion that tend to preclude any real action.
E.   It makes group members more susceptible to anomie, normlessness.
Question #5
What are leaders called whose personal style makes them more task- or goal-oriented and less concerned with people’s feelings?
A.   charismatic leaders
B.   traditional leaders
C.   instrumental leaders
D.   expressive leaders
E.   democratic leaders
Question #6
In Asch’s study on conformity, what contributed to the ability of subjects to resist conforming?
A.   The ability to keep one’s answer private
B.   All of these options
C.   The presence of an ally
D.   A very small group of witnesses
E.   None of these options
Question #7
Which of these is an example of a total institution?
A.   Jail
B.   A gym
C.   High school
D.   Political party 
E.   None of these options
Question #8
Why do people join utilitarian organizations?
A.   Because they feel pressured to do so
B.   All of these options
C.   Because they feel an affinity with others there 
D.   Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining 
E.   Because they have no choice 
Question #9
What is an advantage of the McDonalidization of society?
A.   None of these options.
B.   There is more worldwide availability of goods.
C.   There is more variety of goods.
D.   There is less theft.
E.   There is more opportunity for business.
Question #10
What is a disadvantage of the McDonalidization of society?
A.   There are fewer jobs, so unemployment increases.
B.   There is less competition so prices are higher.
C.   None of these options.
D.   There is an increased need for employees with postgraduate degrees.
E.   There is less variety of goods.

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