Sociology Chapter 6 example #35930

Kellan wants to shop at Express for the new school year, but because all of his friends shop at Pacific Sun, Kellan does as well. Kellan's behavior is an example of: Select one: a. Consumer-oriented discretion b. Laissez-faire leadership c. Conformity d. Out-group dynamics

When Kevin backpacks across Europe after his high school graduation, he is surprised to find Burger Kings, H&Ms, and even Wal-Mart stores in the foreign cities. This is an example of Counter-culture. Select one: True False

The concept "reference groups" can be defined as: Select one: a. Groups which consist of people for whom an individual feels great disdain. b. Groups a person belongs to and feels are an integral part of his or her identity. c. People who share similar characteristics but who are not connected in any way. d. Groups to which an individual compares himself or herself.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a bureaucracy: Select one: a. Clear division of labor b. Impersonality c. Explicit rules d. Personality-based promotion*

Sandy is standing in line for Kanye West tickets. The line wraps around the block, spilling into the streets and crowding store windows. Sandy is part of a(n) aggregate. Select one: True False

The United States Government is a form of: Select one: a. A bureaucracy b. A coercive organization c. A total institution d. A normative organization

The term meritocracy is defined by the text as a bureaucracy where membership and advancement is based on proven and documented skills. Select one: True False

A famous socialite is court-ordered to enter a rehabilitation center to eliminate her drug addiction. The socialite is about to become a member of a voluntary organization. Select one: True False

When Michael starts high school, he joins the basketball team. He begins to look to his teammate friends for cues on how to behave at dances, in the hallways, and even in the classroom. Michael's basketball team is serving as Michael's _____. Select one: a. Out-group b. Reference group c. Aggregate d. Secondary group

The difference between a primary group and a secondary group is that a primary group is large and impersonal; a secondary group is small, consisting of emotional, face-to-face relationships. Select one: True False

Justin enrolls in a local community college so he can one day become an engineer. Justin is about to become a member of a coercive organization. Select one: True False

Solomon Asch concluded that one reason people conform to a group is because they believe: Select one: a. They are too weak to decide for themselves. b. The group is better informed than they are. c. Dissent is a form of weakness. d. Large groups never make mistakes.

In the 2010 film, The Social Network, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was portrayed as a leader who was goal-oriented, issuing orders and assigning tasks. Which of the following leadership styles did Zuckerberg likely use? Select one: a. Authoritarian b. Democratic c. Laissez-faire d. Oligarchy

An instrumental leader Is goal-oriented and largely concerned with accomplishing set tasks. Select one: True False

A total institution can be defined as a group in which the masses have a large influence in decision making. Select one: True False

The McDonalidization of Society refers to the obesity epidemic that's rapidly sweeping the United States. Select one: True False

Christine is president of her Improvisation Comedy Troupe. When making decisions about booking gigs, rehearsal spaces, and call-times, Christine leaves the troupe to decide for themselves. Christine is a(n) _____ leader. Select one: a. Authoritarian b. Democratic c. Laissez-faire d. Republican

Grace works in at an advertising agency. Grace's coworkers help her complete presentations, contact clients, and assist her with research. Her coworkers are serving a(n): Select one: a. Expressive function b. Intrinsic function c. Elementary function d. Instrumental function

Which of the following does NOT constitute cyberbullying? Select one: a. Sending threatening text messages b. Posting embarrassing images a person online c. Sending threatening letters to someone's home d. Hacking someone's account and pretending to be him or her

Which of the following is an example of an in-group/out-group dynamic: Select one: a. Organizations across a college campus come together at a yearly fundraiser to raise money for the local Breast Cancer Awareness chapter. b. Members of sorority Delta Delta Delta advise their pledges not to socialize with members of pledges of rival sorority Sigma Delta Theta. c. Chorus members of the campus's production of Hairspray practice in Theatre building's first floor, while the cast of God of Carnage practices on the second floor. d. The Chemistry Club advertises their organization at the local science fair.