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.   social network
B.   reference group
C.   primary group 
D.   secondary group
E.   team
Question #4
What is the danger of too much group cohesion?
A.   It leads to endless rounds of discussion that tend to preclude any real action.
B.   It reduces the degree to which members are attracted to the group.
C.   It makes it much harder for the group to achieve goals.
D.   It can lead to groupthink, in which dissenting opinions are strongly discouraged. 
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.   expressive leaders
D.   democratic leaders
E.   instrumental leaders
Question #6
In Asch’s study on conformity, what contributed to the ability of subjects to resist conforming?
A.   All of these options
B.   The presence of an ally
C.   None of these options
D.   A very small group of witnesses
E.   The ability to keep one’s answer private
Question #7
Which of these is an example of a total institution?
A.   None of these options
B.   High school
C.   A gym
D.   Jail
E.   Political party 
Question #8
Why do people join utilitarian organizations?
A.   Because they have no choice 
B.   All of these options
C.   Because they feel an affinity with others there 
D.   Because they feel pressured to do so
E.   Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining 
Question #9
What is an advantage of the McDonalidization of society?
A.   There is more worldwide availability of goods.
B.   There is more variety of goods.
C.   There is more opportunity for business.
D.   There is less theft.
E.   None of these options.
Question #10
What is a disadvantage of the McDonalidization of society?
A.   There is less variety of goods.
B.   None of these options.
C.   There is an increased need for employees with postgraduate degrees.
D.   There are fewer jobs, so unemployment increases.
E.   There is less competition so prices are higher.

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