Sociology 101_ Chapter 5 Homework

Sociology 101: Chapter 5 Homework 1. Which of the following is NOT an achieved status? ● a. Librarian ● b. Daughter ✓ ● c. Golfer ● d. Professor Topic covered in current section Report a problem 2. In which of the following situations might there be role ambiguity? ● a. A woman’s role as breadwinner for her family is incompatible with her need to nurture her sick child. ● b. A man’s first day at a new job. ✓ ● c. A girl attends her first prom dressed in torn jeans and a sweatshirt. ● d. A boy is an athlete, a student, a son, and an employee at a local fast food restaurant. Topic covered in current section Report a problem 3. _____ is a form of social interaction that uses intimidation or the threat of force or violence to control the actions of others. ● a. Cooperation ● b. Exchange ● c. Coercion ✓ ● d. Competition Topic covered in 5.2 Report a problem 4. People identify psychologically with _____ groups. ● a. reference ✓ ● b. associational ● c. categorical ● d. work Topic covered in 5.3 Report a problem 5. A group that has a sense of conformity is likely a _____ group. ● a. cohesive ✓ ● b. peer ● c. social ● d. formal Topic covered in 5.3 Report a problem 6. An example of a formal organization would be which of the following? ● a. Your nuclear family