In _____, symbols are the key to understanding how we look at the world and communicate with one another
a. functional analysis
b. symbolic interactionism
c. conflict theory
d. order theory
b. symbolic interactionism
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In research on arousal and attraction involving participants walking across a bridge, the group exhibiting the greatest attraction included those who were
(a) female participants on a high bridge (b) female participants on a low bridge (c) male participants on a high bridge (d) male participants on a low bridge
A woman who has not attended school in 13 years enrolls for classes at the local community college. She is afraid that her younger classmates might not accept her. On the first day of class, she observes the clothing styles of her classmates, and after school she goes shopping and purchases similar clothes. Her classmates could be considered
A. a reference group. B. an in-group. C. a focus group. D. both a reference group and an in-group.
What is meant by a "means-tested" social service program?
a. Recipients must prove that they need the service and that they cannot provide it for themselves b. Recipients are qualified to use the program based on criteria other than whether or not they need the service and whether or not they can provide it themselves. c. Recipients must be below the "mean" on average income to be eligible for the program. d. Recipients are eligible on a first-come, first serve basis until the money runs out for the fiscal year.
The pimp is a man who
a) visits prostitutes and patronizes brothels with regularity. b) simply lives off the earnings of one or more prostitutes. c) is considered the "lowest of the low" by lower-class blacks. d) is ranked much lower than prostitutes in the prostitute subculture.