When individuals interact face-to-face, this is an example of:

a. an unfocused encounter
b. a group in formation
c. a focused encounter
d. none of the above


c. a focused encounter

Sociology

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A. the difficulty in importing food and consumer goods B. the difficulty in borrowing money to keep economies functioning C. the difficulty of traveling past international borders D. the increase in war around the globe

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Which perspective asserts that the most important way to change health care is to have the government provide and regulate it?

a. functionalist b. conflict c. feminist d. symbolic interactionist

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The idea of contextual effects is captured by which of the following?

a. Women in management positions, on average, earn less income than their male counterparts. b. Education and job satisfaction vary together. c. The effect of education on job satisfaction depends upon occupation. d. Education and income are positively related. e. all of the above

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Who offered the dramaturgical model as a means of analyzing social encounters?

A. Peter Kivisto B. Dan Pittman C. Paul Walsh D. Erving Goffman

Sociology