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Effort. "assigned" to a person by society without regard for the person's unique talents or characteristics. that is earned. that is reached as a result of negotiation. Which of the following statements about an ascribed status is correct? It is easy to change when an individual becomes older. It has the same social meaning in every society. It is based on an individual's skills. It is often biological in origin, but significant mainly because of the social meanings attached to it within a given culture. A master status is a term used by sociologists to refer to any of the full range of socially defined positions within a large group or society. social position attained by a person largely through his or her own effort. status that dominates others and thereby determines a person's general position within society. series of social relationships that link a person directly to others, and therefore, indirectly to still more people. Which term is used to refer to incompatible expectations that arise when the same person holds two or more social positions? role strain role conflict role ambiguity role exit Which type of group plays a pivotal role in the socialization process and the development of roles and statuses? secondary groups primary groups aggregates formal organizations Which term is used to refer to a formal, impersonal group in which there is little social intimacy or mutual understanding? primary group secondary group tertiary group reference group Any group or category to which people feel they belong is called a(an) dyad. triad. in-group. out-group. A group to which people feel they do not belong is called a(an) social network. primary group. reference group. out-group. A group of businesswomen meet on a monthly basis to assist one another in advancing their careers. They give each other job leads and advice, and they invite business leaders to attend their sessions to provide further assistance. This group is an example of role connection. impression management. status assistance. networking. Members of prestigious law firms often assist their children in obtaining jobs in other law firms or corporations by calling their friends and associates and asking for a favor. This example of networking helps the children of wealthy families maintain the family's high social status. The example best illustrates which sociological perspective? functionalist perspective conflict perspective interactionist perspective global perspective In a small town in the Midwest, children all attend the same school and most of the community members attend the same church. Everyone in this community knows everyone else, and they have shared numerous experiences with one another. This community is characterized by Gesellschaft relationships. organic solidarity. mechanical solidarity. Gemeinschaft relationships. Ferdinand Tonnies used the term to refer to communities that are large, impersonal, and often urban, with little commitment to the group or consensus on values. Gemeinschaft Gesellschaft mechanical solidarity organic solidarity A pre-industrial society in which people rely on whatever foods and fiber are readily available in order to live is called a(an) agrarian society. hunting-and-gathering society. horticultural society. slash-and-burn farming society. The most technologically advanced form of pre-industrial society, whose members are engaged primarily in the production of food but increase their crop

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11. A . it is easy to change when an individual becomes older

16. C . status that dominates and therby determines a person's general position with society.

20. B. role conflict

28. B . primary groups

30. B. secondary groups

32. C. in-group

33. D. out-group

43. D. networking

44. B. conflict perspective

49. D . organic solidarity

50. B . Gesellschaft

55. B .hunting-and-gathering society

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