Soc 101 - Introduction to Sociology » Fall 2021 » 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.   reference group
B.   social network
C.   primary group 
D.   team
E.   secondary group
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 group members more susceptible to anomie, normlessness.
C.   It makes it much harder for the group to achieve goals.
D.   It reduces the degree to which members are attracted to the group.
E.   It leads to endless rounds of discussion that tend to preclude any real action.
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.   instrumental leaders
D.   democratic leaders
E.   traditional 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.   None of these options
C.   All 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.   Jail
B.   Political party 
C.   A gym
D.   High school
E.   None of these options
Question #8
Why do people join utilitarian organizations?
A.   Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining 
B.   Because they feel an affinity with others there 
C.   Because they feel pressured to do so
D.   All of these options
E.     
F.   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 variety of goods.
C.   There is more opportunity for business.
D.   There is less theft.
E.   There is more worldwide availability of goods.
Question #10
What is a disadvantage of the McDonalidization of society?
A.   There is an increased need for employees with postgraduate degrees.
B.   There are fewer jobs, so unemployment increases.
C.   None of these options.
D.   There is less competition so prices are higher.
E.   There is less variety of goods.

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