Which concept refers to the tension among roles connected to a single status?

a. role conflict
b. role strain
c. role ambiguity
d. role exit


Answer: b. role strain

Sociology

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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28. Growth in the size of a population always increases problems of social control

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Sociology

When Melissa's leg was broken, her husband Jack drove her to work every day because he felt it was the right thing to do. Jack was most likely influenced by the norm of:

A) equity. B) reciprocity. C) social responsibility. D) obedience.

Sociology

MedHope is a multispecialty hospital that provides high-quality healthcare. The staff of the hospital went on strike after the management refused to increase their pay. During the strike, the nurses developed new standards of protests, which included a sit-in, in order to come to an agreement with the management. Identify the theory of collective behavior illustrated in this scenario.

A. Contagion theory
B. Convergence theory
C. Emergent norm theory
D. Structural strain theory
E. Value-added theory

Sociology