Chapter 3 Test - "Social Structure"

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Social Studies
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9th Grade
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Michael Ashcraft
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which status plays the greatest role in shaping a person’s life and determining his or her social identity?
achieved status
ascribed status
master status
none of these
Answer explanation
Master status is the most significant status that shapes a person's identity and life experiences, often overriding other statuses. It can determine how individuals are perceived and treated in society.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is not an example of ascribed status?
age
knowledge
gender
race
Answer explanation
Ascribed status refers to characteristics individuals are born with, such as age, gender, and race. Knowledge, however, is an achieved status, as it is acquired through education and experience, making it the correct answer.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are examples of achieved status?
basketball player
actor
musician
all of these
Answer explanation
Achieved status refers to a social position acquired through personal effort or achievement. A basketball player, actor, and musician all attain their status through talent and hard work, making 'all of these' the correct choice.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The socially determined behaviors expected of a person performing a role are
role performances.
reciprocal roles.
role strains.
role expectations.
Answer explanation
Role expectations refer to the socially determined behaviors that are anticipated from individuals in specific roles, making it the correct choice. Other options like role performances and role strains do not capture this concept accurately.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do sociologists term the different roles attached to a single status?
role set
role strain
role conflict
role accommodation
Answer explanation
Sociologists refer to the various roles associated with a single status as a 'role set'. This concept highlights how one status can encompass multiple roles that an individual may perform in different contexts.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a role conflict?
A boss must make employees work harder and maintain good morale.
A person goes through a divorce and starts dating again.
An employee must stay home to take care of their sick child.
none of these
Answer explanation
Role conflict occurs when a person faces competing demands from different roles. In this case, the employee must balance work responsibilities with the need to care for their sick child, illustrating a clear role conflict.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is a group with statuses and roles that are organized to satisfy one or more basic needs of a society?
reference group
social institution
in-group
social network
Answer explanation
A social institution is a structured group with defined roles and statuses that fulfills essential societal needs, such as family, education, and religion, making it the correct answer.
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