WGU C273 Introduction to Sociology Unit 3 New Version
Pre- Assessment Exam Questions and Correct Answers 100%
1. The members of this group are not necessarily united in time and space.: -
Why can't "people with blue eyes" be categorized as an aggregate?
2. that the relationship endure regardless of whether a functional reason to interact
exists. Primary group members do not have to be family.The relation- ship does not have
to be lifelong, and the relationship does not have to be rooted in a functional purpose.:
Which quality is required to be members of a primary group?
3. Sanjay has been fairly unmotivated at work recently. He is on a large team of people,
each responsible for a specific piece of a long process. His job is simple, repetitive, and
no one looks over his shoulder.: Which is an example of a dysfunction of bureaucracy?
4. the conformity that groups exhibit during a decision-making process: Which is the best
way to describe groupthink?
5. make sure each individual's work is reviewed, and that he or she is given praise or
criticism: How could one reduce social loafing?
6. reference group: New dancers who recently joined Ben's dance team are ex- tremely
talented. Ben then decides to spend additional time after practice perfecting his technique.
Which of the following social groups is Ben responding to in his behavior?
7. rebel: How would Robert Merton describe an individual who rejected the socially
acceptable goals of society, as well as the means to achieve these goals, and subsequently
created new goals and means?
8. a man getting drunk in public: Which of the following is an example of a victimless
crime?
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, 9. hate crime: The home and front yard of a gay couple is vandalized with garbage and spray
paint. Which of the following would this crime likely be considered?
10. being rude and disruptive in class: Which of the following would be considered an act of
deviance in the United States?
11. Deviance is defined by the people who are in control in society.: What is a conflict
perspective on deviance?
12. the medicalization of deviance: People used to consider alcoholics morally
blameworthy; now they are considered to have an illness. What is this an example of?
13. a group to which an individual belongs: An in-group is .
14. aggregate: Jim steps into a building's elevator with many other random people. How
would you describe this collection of humans?
15. government regulation: Which is not a characteristic of bureaucracy as defined by
Weber?
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Pre- Assessment Exam Questions and Correct Answers 100%
1. The members of this group are not necessarily united in time and space.: -
Why can't "people with blue eyes" be categorized as an aggregate?
2. that the relationship endure regardless of whether a functional reason to interact
exists. Primary group members do not have to be family.The relation- ship does not have
to be lifelong, and the relationship does not have to be rooted in a functional purpose.:
Which quality is required to be members of a primary group?
3. Sanjay has been fairly unmotivated at work recently. He is on a large team of people,
each responsible for a specific piece of a long process. His job is simple, repetitive, and
no one looks over his shoulder.: Which is an example of a dysfunction of bureaucracy?
4. the conformity that groups exhibit during a decision-making process: Which is the best
way to describe groupthink?
5. make sure each individual's work is reviewed, and that he or she is given praise or
criticism: How could one reduce social loafing?
6. reference group: New dancers who recently joined Ben's dance team are ex- tremely
talented. Ben then decides to spend additional time after practice perfecting his technique.
Which of the following social groups is Ben responding to in his behavior?
7. rebel: How would Robert Merton describe an individual who rejected the socially
acceptable goals of society, as well as the means to achieve these goals, and subsequently
created new goals and means?
8. a man getting drunk in public: Which of the following is an example of a victimless
crime?
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11
, 9. hate crime: The home and front yard of a gay couple is vandalized with garbage and spray
paint. Which of the following would this crime likely be considered?
10. being rude and disruptive in class: Which of the following would be considered an act of
deviance in the United States?
11. Deviance is defined by the people who are in control in society.: What is a conflict
perspective on deviance?
12. the medicalization of deviance: People used to consider alcoholics morally
blameworthy; now they are considered to have an illness. What is this an example of?
13. a group to which an individual belongs: An in-group is .
14. aggregate: Jim steps into a building's elevator with many other random people. How
would you describe this collection of humans?
15. government regulation: Which is not a characteristic of bureaucracy as defined by
Weber?
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