Question 1

Weak ties are valuable parts of a social network because:

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A)   it is easier to sever them if a friendship doesn't blossom smoothly.
B)   it is easier to exert power over those to which we have such ties.
C)   they are more likely to introduce us to new information and ideas.
D)   we do not have to invest as much energy in maintaining them.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The example of how real estate agents earn money by contractually maintaining or creating distance or contact between potential buyers and sellers highlights which of the following?

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A)   structural holes
B)   narratives
C)   social capital
D)   bureaucraciesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Why might acquaintances prove to be more important in the job search process than our family and friends (as is argued in the "strength of weak ties" thesis)? Make sure you discuss how/why embeddedness matters.

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Weak ties are unique in the sense that t...

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding the applicability of network analysis within sociological research?

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A)   It can be used in both micro-level and macro-level studies.
B)   It can be used in micro-level studies only.
C)   It can be used in macro-level studies only.
D)   It has not yet been applied to either micro-level or macro-level studies.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Define in-groups and out-groups,and give one example of each.

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Merton was a functionalist who defined a...

Question 6

The study that analyzed the sexual networks of teens at 12 high schools is an example of how network analysis can inform transmission phenomena such as the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) .An advantage of network analysis over interpretive sociology is that it can:

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A)   go beyond people's own descriptions to look at numbers, which are always more reliable than people's descriptions.
B)   reveal the meanings people give to their sexual encounters.
C)   reveal patterns in social structures that might not become evident through answers to direct questions.
D)   go beyond what people say they do to reveal the complex interplay between biology and social behavior.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Summarize Simmel's work on dyads and triads.

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Simmel begins with the simplest type of ...

Question 8

Your introduction to sociology class is probably which of the following types of groups identified by Cooley?

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A)   secondary
B)   small
C)   large
D)   partyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

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 own ex-partner's new boy- or girlfriend.What explanation is given for this finding?

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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.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Emma is hoping to secure an internship with an engineering firm this summer.She's talked with friends and family,but they have not been able to provide her with any helpful contacts.Emma runs into her former aerobics instructor,whom she hasn't seen in several years,and her instructor offers to put her in contact with an engineering friend of hers.This is an example of what concept?

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A)   strength of weak ties
B)   embeddedness
C)   libertarian municipalism
D)   social climbingE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

What is isomorphism? Give one example.

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Isomorphism can be defined as how networ...

Question 12

A local organization values democracy and diversity and therefore solicits input on every decision it makes and uses recruiting strategies that are likely to attract a wide variety of applicants.These beliefs and behaviors are part of the:

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A)   old boys' club.
B)   organizational culture.
C)   organizational decline.
D)   formal organization.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

In contrast to Putnam's claims that civic engagement (and social capital) has declined,sociologist Robert Wuthnow contends that:

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A)   social capital never declined or disappeared, but merely changed forms.
B)   modern Americans are worse off than when social connections were denser.
C)   those connections have been lost, and as a result our communities are weaker.
D)   the high levels of civic disengagement are the result of new forms of technology.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The ways in which power and authority are distributed hierarchically within an organization are called:

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A)   isomorphism.
B)   organizational structure.
C)   old boys' club.
D)   patriarchy.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The flagship university in your state recently completed a new state-of-the-art student center,complete with bowling alleys,fast-food outlets,group study space,and the latest green technology.Shortly after it was finished,almost every other university in your state began clamoring for a new student center,too.How would the theory of institutional isomorphism explain this?

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A)   Their student centers were probably also out of date.
B)   Universities see an indirect payoff in such an investment.
C)   As tuition rises, parents are increasingly vocal stakeholders.
D)   Universities operate in the same environment and therefore end up looking alike.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between in-groups and out-groups?

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A)   Out-groups are numerically greater.
B)   In-groups are numerically smaller.
C)   Out-groups are more powerful.
D)   In-groups are more powerful.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

____________ is/are the information,knowledge of people or things,and connections that help individuals enter preexisting networks or gain power from them.

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A)   Narratives
B)   Isomorphism
C)   Social capital
D)   Organizational resourcesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

You have six friends over to your apartment for dinner and drinks.Three of the friends are discussing Einstein's theory of relativity,while the other three are talking about the World Cup.According to Simmel,is this a party yet?

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A)   Yes, because everyone seems to be having a great time!
B)   No, because Einstein's theory of relativity is a boring topic.
C)   No, because there are only two topics being discussed.
D)   Yes, because the conversation is not unifocal.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Marina is a ten-year-old girl who idolizes singers like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera.She compares herself to them and imitates them while singing in front of her bedroom mirror.These singers are known as Marina's:

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A)   in-group.
B)   out-group.
C)   reference group.
D)   primary group.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

What appears to be the main reason for the success of Amish businesses when compared to other U.S.businesses?

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

Exam 5: Groups and Networks

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Summarize Simmel's work on dyads and triads.

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Define in-groups and out-groups,and give one example of each.

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Merton was a functionalist who defined a...
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Marina is a ten-year-old girl who idolizes singers like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera.She compares herself to them and imitates them while singing in front of her bedroom mirror.These singers are known as Marina's:

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Your introduction to sociology class is probably which of the following types of groups identified by Cooley?

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What appears to be the main reason for the success of Amish businesses when compared to other U.S.businesses?

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Why might acquaintances prove to be more important in the job search process than our family and friends (as is argued in the "strength of weak ties" thesis)? Make sure you discuss how/why embeddedness matters.

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Weak ties are unique in the sense that t...
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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 own ex-partner's new boy- or girlfriend.What explanation is given for this finding?

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The example of how real estate agents earn money by contractually maintaining or creating distance or contact between potential buyers and sellers highlights which of the following?

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You have six friends over to your apartment for dinner and drinks.Three of the friends are discussing Einstein's theory of relativity,while the other three are talking about the World Cup.According to Simmel,is this a party yet?

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What is isomorphism? Give one example.

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Isomorphism can be defined as how networ...
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Which of the following is true regarding the applicability of network analysis within sociological research?

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A local organization values democracy and diversity and therefore solicits input on every decision it makes and uses recruiting strategies that are likely to attract a wide variety of applicants.These beliefs and behaviors are part of the:

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Weak ties are valuable parts of a social network because:

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____________ is/are the information,knowledge of people or things,and connections that help individuals enter preexisting networks or gain power from them.

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The study that analyzed the sexual networks of teens at 12 high schools is an example of how network analysis can inform transmission phenomena such as the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) .An advantage of network analysis over interpretive sociology is that it can:

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The ways in which power and authority are distributed hierarchically within an organization are called:

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In contrast to Putnam's claims that civic engagement (and social capital) has declined,sociologist Robert Wuthnow contends that:

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Which of the following statements best describes the difference between in-groups and out-groups?

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Summarize Simmel's work on dyads and triads.

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Define in-groups and out-groups,and give one example of each.

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Marina is a ten-year-old girl who idolizes singers like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera.She compares herself to them and imitates them while singing in front of her bedroom mirror.These singers are known as Marina's:

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Your introduction to sociology class is probably which of the following types of groups identified by Cooley?

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What appears to be the main reason for the success of Amish businesses when compared to other U.S.businesses?

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Why might acquaintances prove to be more important in the job search process than our family and friends (as is argued in the "strength of weak ties" thesis)? Make sure you discuss how/why embeddedness matters.

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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 own ex-partner's new boy- or girlfriend.What explanation is given for this finding?

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The example of how real estate agents earn money by contractually maintaining or creating distance or contact between potential buyers and sellers highlights which of the following?

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You have six friends over to your apartment for dinner and drinks.Three of the friends are discussing Einstein's theory of relativity,while the other three are talking about the World Cup.According to Simmel,is this a party yet?

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What is isomorphism? Give one example.

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Which of the following is true regarding the applicability of network analysis within sociological research?

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A local organization values democracy and diversity and therefore solicits input on every decision it makes and uses recruiting strategies that are likely to attract a wide variety of applicants.These beliefs and behaviors are part of the:

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Weak ties are valuable parts of a social network because:

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____________ is/are the information,knowledge of people or things,and connections that help individuals enter preexisting networks or gain power from them.

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The study that analyzed the sexual networks of teens at 12 high schools is an example of how network analysis can inform transmission phenomena such as the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) .An advantage of network analysis over interpretive sociology is that it can:

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The ways in which power and authority are distributed hierarchically within an organization are called:

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In contrast to Putnam's claims that civic engagement (and social capital) has declined,sociologist Robert Wuthnow contends that:

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