Building Blocks of Social Structure Review

What is the network of interrelated statuses and roles that guide human interaction?

• role

• status

• social structure

Status is

• the rights and obligations, expected of someone

• socially defined position in a group or in a society

A social institution is the system of statuses, roles, values, and norms that are organized to satisfy one or more of the basic needs of society.

• True

• False

A role is a not a behavior

• True

• False

A master role takes on a less important place in someone’s life.

• True

• False

Which type of status is based on the accomplishments of a person, involves special efforts or skill

• Ascribed

• Achieved

Which type of status is not based on accomplishments or abilities?

• ascribed

• achieved

Which is an example of reciprocal role?

• doctor must care for a patient

• teacher must teach a student

• husband to wife

• human to pet

Which is NOT a component of roles

• Role set

• Role expectations

• Role outcomes

• Role conflict