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

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