Soc 101 - Introduction to Sociology » Summer 2022 » 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 can lead to groupthink, in which dissenting opinions are strongly discouraged. 
B.   It makes group members more susceptible to anomie, normlessness.
C.   It reduces the degree to which members are attracted to the group.
D.   It makes it much harder for the group to achieve goals.
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.   traditional leaders
B.   democratic leaders
C.   charismatic leaders
D.   instrumental leaders
E.   expressive 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.   None of these options
E.   A very small group of witnesses
Question #7
Which of these is an example of a total institution?
A.   Jail
B.   High school
C.   Political party 
D.   A gym
E.   None of these options
Question #8
Why do people join utilitarian organizations?
A.   Because they have no choice 
B.   Because they feel pressured to do so
C.   Because they feel an affinity with others there 
D.   All of these options
E.   Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining 
Question #9
What is an advantage of the McDonalidization of society?
A.   None of these options.
B.   There is more opportunity for business.
C.   There is more variety of goods.
D.   There is more worldwide availability of goods.
E.   There is less theft.
Question #10
What is a disadvantage of the McDonalidization of society?
A.   None of these options.
B.   There are fewer jobs, so unemployment increases.
C.   There is less variety of goods.
D.   There is less competition so prices are higher.
E.   There is an increased need for employees with postgraduate degrees.

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