Section Quiz

What does a Functionalist consider when studying a phenomenon like the Occupy Wall Street movement?

1. The minute functions that every person at the protests plays in the whole
2. The internal conflicts that play out within such a diverse and leaderless group
3. How the movement contributes to the stability of society by offering the discontented a safe, controlled outlet for dissension
4. The factions and divisions that form within the movement

What is the largest difference between the Functionalist and Conflict perspectives and the Interactionist perspective?

1. The former two consider long-term repercussions of the group or situation, while the latter focuses on the present.
2. The first two are the more common sociological perspective, while the latter is a newer sociological model.
3. The first two focus on hierarchical roles within an organization, while the last takes a more holistic view.
4. The first two perspectives address large-scale issues facing groups, while the last examines more detailed aspects.

What role do secondary groups play in society?

1. They are transactional, task-based, and short-term, filling practical needs.
2. They provide a social network that allows people to compare themselves to others.
3. The members give and receive emotional support.
4. They allow individuals to challenge their beliefs and prejudices.

When a high school student gets teased by her basketball team for receiving an academic award, she is dealing with competing ______________.

1. primary groups
2. out-groups
3. reference groups
4. secondary groups

Which of the following is not an example of an in-group?

1. The Ku Klux Klan
2. A fraternity
3. A synagogue
4. A high school

What is a group whose values, norms, and beliefs come to serve as a standard for one's own behavior?

1. Secondary group
2. Formal organization
3. Reference group
4. Primary group

A parent who is worrying over her teenager’s dangerous and self-destructive behavior and low self-esteem may wish to look at her child’s:

1. reference group
2. in-group
3. out-group
4. All of the above

Two people who have just had a baby have turned from a _______ to a _________.

1. primary group; secondary group
2. dyad; triad
3. couple; family
4. de facto group; nuclear family

Who is more likely to be an expressive leader?

1. The sales manager of a fast-growing cosmetics company
2. A high school teacher at a reform school
3. The director of a summer camp for chronically ill children
4. A manager at a fast-food restaurant

Which of the following is not an appropriate group for democratic leadership?

1. A fire station
2. A college classroom
3. A high school prom committee
4. A homeless shelter

In Asch’s study on conformity, what contributed to the ability of subjects to resist conforming?

1. A very small group of witnesses
2. The presence of an ally
3. The ability to keep one’s answer private
4. All of the above

Which type of group leadership has a communication pattern that flows from the top down?

1. Authoritarian
2. Democratic
3. Laissez-faire
4. Expressive

Which is not an example of a normative organization?

1. A book club
2. A church youth group
3. A People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protest group
4. A study hall

Which of these is an example of a total institution?

1. Jail
2. High school
3. Political party
4. A gym

Why do people join utilitarian organizations?

1. Because they feel an affinity with others there
2. Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining
3. Because they have no choice
4. Because they feel pressured to do so

Which of the following is not a characteristic of bureaucracies?

1. Coercion to join
2. Hierarchy of authority
3. Explicit rules
4. Division of labor

What are some of the intended positive aspects of bureaucracies?

1. Increased productivity
2. Increased efficiency
3. Equal treatment for all
4. All of the above

What is an advantage of the McDonaldization of society?

1. There is more variety of goods.
2. There is less theft.
3. There is more worldwide availability of goods.
4. There is more opportunity for businesses.

What is a disadvantage of the McDonaldization of society?

1. There is less variety of goods.
2. There is an increased need for employees with postgraduate degrees.
3. There is less competition so prices are higher.
4. There are fewer jobs so unemployment increases.