Soc 101 - Introduction to Sociology » Spring 2020 » Ch 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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
What do sociologists call a group that provides standards by which an individual can judge his own accomplishments?
A.   secondary group
B.   team
C.   reference group
D.   social network
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 leads to endless rounds of discussion that tend to preclude any real action.
D.   It makes it much harder for the group to achieve goals.
E.   It reduces the degree to which members are attracted to the group.
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.   expressive leaders
E.   instrumental leaders
Question #6
In Asch’s study on conformity, what contributed to the ability of subjects to resist conforming?
A.   A very small group of witnesses
B.   None of these options
C.   All of these options
D.   The presence of an ally
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.   Jail
C.   Political party 
D.   A gym
E.   High school
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.   There is less theft.
B.   There is more opportunity for business.
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.   There are fewer jobs, so unemployment increases.
B.   None of these options.
C.   There is an increased need for employees with postgraduate degrees.
D.   There is less competition so prices are higher.
E.   There is less variety of goods.

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