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.   True
B.   False
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.   secondary group
B.   social network
C.   reference group
D.   primary 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 makes group members more susceptible to anomie, normlessness.
C.   It reduces the degree to which members are attracted to the group.
D.   It can lead to groupthink, in which dissenting opinions are strongly discouraged. 
E.   It makes it much harder for the group to achieve goals.
Question #5
What are leaders called whose personal style makes them more task- or goal-oriented and less concerned with people’s feelings?
A.   instrumental leaders
B.   traditional leaders
C.   democratic leaders
D.   expressive leaders
E.   charismatic 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 ability to keep one’s answer private
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.   None of these options
C.   A gym
D.   High school
E.   Political party 
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 have no choice 
D.   Because they feel pressured to do so
E.   All of these options
Question #9
What is an advantage of the McDonalidization of society?
A.   There is more opportunity for business.
B.   There is less theft.
C.   None of these options.
D.   There is more variety of goods.
E.   There is more worldwide availability of goods.
Question #10
What is a disadvantage of the McDonalidization of society?
A.   None of these options.
B.   There is less competition so prices are higher.
C.   There is less variety of goods.
D.   There are fewer jobs, so unemployment increases.
E.   There is an increased need for employees with postgraduate degrees.

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