Question 1

How might strong identification with,and loyalty to,an in-group result in discrimination against members of an out-group?

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Social cohesion and loyalty can intensif...

Question 2

According to Robert Putnam,what does the decline in bowling leagues indicate?

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A)   an increase in anomie and decline in collective bonds
B)   a shift from secondary groups to primary groups
C)   the increasing irrelevance of reference groups
D)   a decline in physical exercise and increase in inactive lifestyles due to electronic mediaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Mark Granovetter has argued that the people you know best are likely to possess only information you already have.This is why he believed that when looking for employment,it is advantageous to have

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A)   a commitment to hard work and determination to succeed.
B)   casual acquaintances who are connected to different social networks.
C)   a prestigious education in order to gain access to lucrative occupations.
D)   a high degree of cultural and social capital.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The Twenty Statements Test asks respondents to make twenty true statements about themselves that begin with the phrase "I am." Why is this test discussed in a chapter about social groups?

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A)   It was developed to measure the extent to which individuals follow the norms of their primary groups.
B)   It helps sociologists understand the extent to which group norms constrain individuals.
C)   It helps to map social networks by establishing what social ties exist between people.
D)   It was developed to measure the extent to which we base our identity on membership in groups.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

In terms of job leads and social networks,how are men's networks different from women's?

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A)   Women are more likely to hear about quality job openings if their social networks are composed of more women than men.
B)   Women are less likely to hear about quality job openings if their social networks are composed of more women than men.
C)   Men are less likely to hear about quality job openings if their social networks are composed of more men than women.
D)   Women are less likely to hear about quality job openings if their social networks are composed of more men than women.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Would the test you are now taking have been produced twice as fast if two people worked together to create it rather than if one person wrote it? Explain.

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Not necessarily.According to social psyc...

Question 7

To what type of group does an individual belong if the members are mostly anonymous to one another?

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A)   a secondary group
B)   a primary group
C)   a crowd
D)   a social networkE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Describe the three types of conformity that can result from peer pressure.

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Social psychologists argue that social i...

Question 9

Why is sociologist George Ritzer critical of what he calls the McDonaldization of society?

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Ritzer is concerned that the hyperration...

Question 10

Which of the following is a factor that can lead to increased group cohesion?

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A)   shared values
B)   unique traits
C)   apathy toward the group
D)   differing goalsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

What does George Ritzer mean by "the McDonaldization of society"?

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Ritzer coined this phrase to describe ho...

Question 12

Émile Durkheim worried that individuals would feel less and less connected to groups in an increasingly fragmented modern world,which would lead to

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A)   the rise of hate groups.
B)   a need for new types of etiquette.
C)   anomie or normlessness.
D)   unemployment.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Many sociologists have worried that the modern economy demands both geographic and occupational mobility,which in turn means bureaucratic organizations have become the norm.What sort of groups might become weaker or strained if people have to move frequently throughout their lives for work?

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A)   crowds
B)   secondary groups
C)   categories
D)   primary groupsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

A nightclub has several types of employees,each with a specialized task.Bartenders make drinks,bouncers check identification,bussers clear away used glasses,and so on.Unlike the other employees,bouncers can get their friends in for free.In many ways,the club is a bureaucracy,but there is at least one significant element of bureaucratic organization missing.What is it?

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A)   specialization
B)   hierarchy
C)   formal written communication
D)   impersonalityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

What kind of power is a football coach wielding when he threatens to kick a player off the team unless the player works harder?

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A)   influential power
B)   coercive power
C)   bureaucratic power
D)   charismatic authorityE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The definition of what constitutes a group is being transformed as a result of new technology and the Digital Age.Which of the following is evidence of this?

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A)   websites
B)   Reddit subgroups
C)   self-help groups
D)   civic groupsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The sociologist Joseph Conti studied the World Trade Organization as a social network.According to Conti,how is power measured within this type of social network?

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A)   The most powerful members most often win their disputes with other members.
B)   The most powerful members have the most connections to other members.
C)   The most powerful members are involved in the fewest disputes with other members.
D)   The most powerful members most often change the minds of other members.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following statements about secondary groups is true?

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A)   They involve intimate, face-to-face interaction.
B)   They tend to be based on specific roles or activities.
C)   They are usually small and long lasting.
D)   Their values become fused with members' identities.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

What do sociologists call patterns of interaction between groups and individuals?

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A)   rationalization
B)   group dynamics
C)   in-group solidarity
D)   anomieE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following would be considered a group in the sociological sense?

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A)   a collection of sightseers at a tourist attraction
B)   a high school chess club
C)   a gathering at a crime scene
D)   a line at the grocery storeE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Mark Granovetter has argued that the people you know best are likely to possess only information you already have.This is why he believed that when looking for employment,it is advantageous to have

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