Question 1

A social group with only two members is called a

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A)   primary group.
B)   dyad.
C)   triad.
D)   bond.

Question 2

In principle, bureaucratic organizations pay little attention to

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A)   formal policies.
B)   completing tasks efficiently.
C)   tradition.
D)   the technical competence of members.

Question 3

In the process of anticipatory socialization, people use social groups they wish to join as reference groups.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One person's in-group can be another person's out-group.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Oligarchy refers to the rule of the many by the few.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During the last fifty years, Japanese formal organizations have differed from those in the United States by being

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A)   less efficient.
B)   less profitable.
C)   more collective in their orientation.
D)   more hierarchical.

Question 7

One characteristic of secondary groups is

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A)   their small size.
B)   weak emotional ties between members.
C)   strong emotional ties between members.
D)   their long-term duration.

Question 8

The concept "McDonaldization" of society refers to

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A)   McDonald's organizational principles moving to dominate all of society.
B)   the spread of McDonald's restaurants around the world.
C)   society becoming more filled with red tape and inefficiency.
D)   the less and less predictable nature of today's society.

Question 9

Why did Cooley refer to some groups as "primary groups"?

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A)   They are among the first groups we experience in life.
B)   They include more members than secondary groups.
C)   They sometimes only exist for a short period of time.
D)   Their members often consider group membership as a means to a goal.

Question 10

What do sociologists call two or more people who identify and interact with one another?

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A)   a dyad
B)   a social group
C)   a network
D)   a crowd

Question 11

Expressive leaders are more likely than instrumental leaders to enjoy more personal affection from group members.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Samuel Stouffer's study of soldier morale during World War II led to what conclusion?

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A)   The greater the chances of getting ahead, the happier people are.
B)   Happiness is a matter of personal values and standards.
C)   Whatever their situation in absolute terms, people evaluate themselves and make comparisons to others in specific reference groups.
D)   The less chance for promotion, the higher soldiers' morale.

Question 13

_________ _______refers to group leadership that emphasizes collective well-being.

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A)   Democratic leadership
B)   Authoritarian leadership
C)   Expressive leadership
D)   Instrumental leadership

Question 14

Typically, the people with the largest social networks are young, well educated, and live in big cities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Assume you are one of many people assembled at a university graduation ceremony.The term that best describes this gathering is a

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A)   peer group.
B)   category.
C)   primary group.
D)   secondary group.

Question 16

List the traits that Max Weber used to describe bureaucratic social organizations.How do these traits promote organizational efficiency?

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Question 17

List the traits that Max Weber used to describe bureaucratic social organizations.How do these traits promote organizational efficiency? What do these traits have in common?

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Question 18

Assume you are a parent of a child in school.From your point of view, what type of organization is a school's parent-teacher association (PTA) ?

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A)   a normative organization
B)   a coercive organization
C)   a utilitarian organization
D)   a traditional organization

Question 19

In your group, the leader is skilled at using humor to reduce tension and lighten serious moments.Which type of leader does your group have?

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A)   a democratic leader
B)   a laissez-faire leader
C)   an expressive leader
D)   an instrumental leader

Question 20

A prisoner would consider a maximum-security prison

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A)   a normative organization.
B)   a coercive organization.
C)   a utilitarian organization.
D)   a voluntary organization.

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