The tendency to interact in networks of people similar to you is known as:

a. diversity
b. categorization
c. homophily
d. ego-centric


c. homophily

Sociology

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According to the author, social scientists

a. regard understanding categories as their ultimate goal. b. regard rejecting categorization as their ultimate goal. c. regard using categories to understand cause as their ultimate goal. b. regard contrasting qualities between categories as their ultimate goal.

Sociology

As in all societies, contemporary U.S. society has certain standards that tell us how we are supposed to feel and act sexually. The U.S. standards include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. Marital b. Storgic c. Orgasmic d. Romantic

Sociology

This type of group represents a microcosm of the social structure that exists in the everyday workd and offers participants the opportunity to experiment wiht new behaviors, develop social skills and get feedback from many diverse sources.

a. A homoqenous group b. A heteroqenous group c. An endoqenous group d. An androqynous group

Sociology

Considering symbolic interactionism, how is culture created?

A. Society creates laws for people to follow, which leads to culture. B. Those in power create culture based on what they want. C. Culture is created from the class structure and functions of society. D. Groups of individuals create culture through shared symbols.

Sociology