Question 1

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:

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A)  Voluntary organization
B)  Paparazzi organization
C)  Utilitarian organization
D)  Coercive organizationE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

What is the difference between a primary group and a secondary group?

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A)  A primary group is small, consisting of emotional face-to-face relationships; a secondary group is larger and impersonal.
B)  A primary group is small and impersonal; a secondary group is large and consists of face-to-face relationships.
C)  A primary group is large and impersonal; a secondary group is small, consisting of emotional, face-to-face relationships.
D)  A primary group is large and impersonal; a secondary group is small and purely instrumental in function.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

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:

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A)  In-Group/Out-Group dynamic
B)  The McDonaldization of Society
C)  A bureaucracy
D)  Counter-cultureE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

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 an) :

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A)  Dyad
B)  Triad
C)  In-group
D)  AggregateE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The term meritocracy is defined by the text as:

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A)  A status-based regime in which advancement is unlikely.
B)  The removal of personal feelings from a professional situation.
C)  The authoritarian devalue of an employee.
D)  A bureaucracy where membership and advancement is based on proven and documented skills.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT constitute cyberbullying?

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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 herE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 7

The United States Government is a form of:

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A)  A bureaucracy
B)  A coercive organization
C)  A total institution
D)  A normative organizationE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

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 an) :

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A)  Expressive function
B)  Intrinsic function
C)  Elementary function
D)  Instrumental functionE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

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

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A)  Voluntary organization
B)  Paparazzi organization
C)  Utilitarian organization
D)  Coercive organizationE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

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:

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A)  Consumer-oriented discretion
B)  Laissez-faire leadership
C)  Conformity
D)  Out-group dynamicsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 11

Solomon Asch concluded that one reason people conform to a group is because they believe:

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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.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

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 _____.

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A)  Out-group
B)  Reference group
C)  Aggregate
D)  Secondary groupE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

A total institution can be defined as:

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A)  A business which offers career advice for federal employees.
B)  A group in which the masses have a large influence in decision making.
C)  A clear chain of command found in a bureaucracy.
D)  An organization in which participants live a controlled lifestyle and in which total resocialization occurs.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of an in-group/out-group dynamic:

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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.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The concept "reference groups" can be defined as:

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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.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The McDonalidization of Society refers to:

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A)  The increasing presence of the fast-food business model in common social institutions.
B)  The obesity epidemic that's rapidly sweeping the United States.
C)  The country's increasing dependence on fast food as a daily meal.
D)  The increasing popularity of McDonalds as a hang-out for youths.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

An instrumental leader:

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A)  Promotes emotional strength and health, ensuring that people feel supported.
B)  Refers to the main focus or goal of the leader.
C)  Is goal-oriented and largely concerned with accomplishing set tasks.
D)  Rejects gender roles in the name of the feminist movement.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritarian
B)  Democratic
C)  Laissez-faire
D)  OligarchyE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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 an)  _____ leader.

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A)  Authoritarian
B)  Democratic
C)  Laissez-faire
D)  RepublicanE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a bureaucracy:

Accepted Answer

A)  Clear division of labor
B)  Impersonality
C)  Explicit rules
D)  Personality-based promotionE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 6: Groups and Organization

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:

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What is the difference between a primary group and a secondary group?

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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:

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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 an) :

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The term meritocracy is defined by the text as:

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Which of the following does NOT constitute cyberbullying?

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The United States Government is a form of:

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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 an) :

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

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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:

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Solomon Asch concluded that one reason people conform to a group is because they believe:

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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 _____.

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A total institution can be defined as:

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Which of the following is an example of an in-group/out-group dynamic:

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The concept "reference groups" can be defined as:

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The McDonalidization of Society refers to:

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An instrumental leader:

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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?

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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 an) _____ leader.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a bureaucracy:

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