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.   reference group
C.   team
D.   primary group 
E.   social network
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 leads to endless rounds of discussion that tend to preclude any real action.
C.   It reduces the degree to which members are attracted to the group.
D.   It makes group members more susceptible to anomie, normlessness.
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.   traditional leaders
B.   instrumental leaders
C.   democratic leaders
D.   charismatic leaders
E.   expressive 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.   A very small group of witnesses
D.   None of these options
E.   The presence of an ally
Question #7
Which of these is an example of a total institution?
A.   A gym
B.   High school
C.   None of these options
D.   Political party 
E.   Jail
Question #8
Why do people join utilitarian organizations?
A.   Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining 
B.   Because they feel pressured to do so
C.   Because they have no choice 
D.   Because they feel an affinity with others there 
E.   All of these options
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 worldwide availability of goods.
D.   There is less theft.
E.   There is more variety 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 is less competition so prices are higher.
C.   None of these options.
D.   There is less variety of goods.
E.   There are fewer jobs, so unemployment increases.

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