SOC-210: Chapter 5 Questions

Which of the following would be an example of a large group using Simmel's classification? a. people attending a party b. a large study group c. people at a movie theater d. a symphony orchestra

In which of the following groups is a coalition formation impossible? Select one: a. dyads b. secondary groups c. primary groups d. triads

Sociologists refer to the degree to which ties are reinforced through indirect paths within a social network as: Select one: a. embeddedness. b. structural holes. c. social capital. d. a narrative.

According to Simmel, the three types of groups larger than a triad include all of the following EXCEPT: Select one: a. small groups. b. parties. c. large groups. d. aggregates.

What appears to be the main reason for the success of Amish businesses when compared to other U.S. businesses? Select one: a. The Amish live by prioritizing the community and its social capital, rather than rugged individualism. b. The Amish value rugged individualism over the community and its social capital. c. The Amish hire outsourced labor from Mexico. d. The Amish reject all use of modern technology.

It could be argued that the most important kinds of socialization take place in: Select one: a. in-groups. b. secondary groups. c. reference groups. d. primary groups.

The sum of stories about a set of ties that exist between people is known as aNo: Select one: a. social network. b. narrative. c. uniplex tie. d. multiplex tie.

The shared beliefs and behaviors within a social group, also called "corporate culture," is known as: Select one: a. organizational culture. b. cross-culture. c. interculture. d. counterculture.

The ways in which power and authority are distributed hierarchically within an organization are called: Select one: a. isomorphism. b. organizational structure. c. old boys' club. d. patriarchy.

Parenting coordinators are sometimes brought in by the court to help relieve tension between divorcing parents. When a dispute arises between the parents, the parenting coordinator can step in and help moms and dads "keep the peace." The coordinator plays the role of: a. the third that rejoices. b. divide and conquer. c. mediator. d. counselor "at-large."

All of the following are characteristics of Simmel's small group EXCEPT: a. they are made up of three or fewer people. b. face-to-face interaction is unifocal. c. they lack formal arrangements or roles. d. equality.

Any social network that is defined by a common purpose and that has a boundary between its members and the rest of the social world is known within sociology as aNo: Select one: a. tie. b. narrative. c. large group. d. organization.

Organizations that have a set of governing structures and rules for internal arrangements, such as the U.S. Army, are known as: Select one: a. formal organizations. b. informal organizations. c. small groups. d. large groups.

A general rule found in research, known as "no cycles of four" within two romantic heterosexual couples, is that people rarely date the ex-partner of their ex-partner's new boy- or girlfriend. What explanation is given for this finding? Select one: a. The exes have already moved on to new partners. b. The four members of the group don't like one another anymore. c. The replaced exes don't want to lose social status and be seen as "leftovers." d. One of the partners was hiding his or her homosexuality and now only wants a homosexual partner.

Solomon Asch's experiments on group conformity demonstrate: Select one: a. that people are more reluctant to conform to group pressure if they value independence. b. how women are more susceptible to group pressure than men. c. how powerful the influence of a group can be on an individual. d. the power of leadership on people's decisions.

Which of the following types of groups do people compare themselves to, even if they don't know each other personally? Select one: a. in-groups b. out-groups c. reference groups d. primary groups

Which sociologist distinguished between primary and secondary groups? Select one: a. Georg Simmel b. Max Weber c. Erving Goffman d. Charles Horton Cooley

The shared beliefs and behaviors within a social group, also called "corporate culture," is known as: Select one: a. organizational culture. b. cross-culture. c. interculture. d. counterculture.

According to Simmel, the essential feature of a party is that it is: Select one: a. multifocal. b. unifocal. c. unfocused. d. difficult to control.

A person who intentionally tries to drive a wedge between two other people is termed by Simmel as: Select one: a. divide and conquer. b. the third that rejoices. c. slash and burn. d. scapegoat.