SYG 2000 PRACTICE EXAM FINAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
You and the other students in this classroom would most accurately be described as
a(n) ___; someone you are dating or married to would most accurately be a part of a
___ group.
A. aggregate, primary group
B. aggregate, secondary group
C. secondary group, aggregate
D. secondary group, primary group - Answers - D. secondary group, primary group
Ted worked at Office A for the last 10 years before accepting a job at Office Z. When he
worked at Office A, Ted was able to wear shorts to work; however, Ted now has to wear
a suit to work at Office Z. Ted's spouse makes sure to remind him every morning that he
must wear a suit now, because he keeps forgetting. Ted's spouse is ___.
A. attempting to resocialize him
B. experiencing culture shock
C. experiencing ethnocentrism
D. formally sanctioning him - Answers - A. attempting to resocialize him
T/F: Despite having some unique values and norms that are specific to their group,
people in subcultures are usually still a part of, and accepted by, the dominant culture. -
Answers - True
Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the concepts of front
stage and back stage?
A. A particular setting can be either front stage or back stage depending on the context.
B. Front stage and back stage can also be behaviors, not just settings.
C. Front stage settings are where we encounter the people we are trying to make an
impression on.
,D. We are always alone in back stage settings, but front stage settings feature other
people. - Answers - D. We are always alone in back stage settings, but front stage
settings feature other people.
Derek grew up in another country before moving to Gainesville at age 20. Whenever he
sees American students wearing shorts and t-shirts on campus, he always comments,
"Your style is horrible here. People in my country know how to dress properly to go to
class." Derek comments are best described as an example of ___.
A. cultural diffusion
B. culture shock
C. ethnocentrism
D. resocialization - Answers - C. ethnocentrism
T/F: Rationalization is the process of moving from a farming and agricultural-based
society to an industrial capitalist society. - Answers - False
Which of the following is an example of socialization?
A. As a child, Katie's family made her eat lasagna for dinner every Sunday. Even as an
adult, she continues to eat lasagna for dinner every Sunday out of habit.
B. Ray once visited Erika's house and she asked him to remove his shoes when he
entered. Even though Ray continues to wear shoes whenever he is in his own house,
he now removes his shoes every time he visits Erika's house.
C. While walking around campus Ronald noticed that no one ever wears red, so he
makes sure not to wear red either.
D. All of the above are examples of socialization. - Answers - D. All of the above are
examples of socialization.
Lisa is a police officer, which is an example of an ___; Since she is a police officer, Lisa
wears a badge every day, which is an example of a ___.
A. achieved status; status set
B. achieved status; status symbol
C. ascribed status; status set
D. ascribed status; status symbol - Answers - B. achieved status; status symbol
, Which of the following statements best describes a value?
A. Florida graduates get better jobs than Florida State graduates.
B. Religion is important in my household.
C. The new iPhone is way too expensive.
D. You should brush your teeth and shower every day. - Answers - B. Religion is
important in my household
Margaret attempts to steal a necklace from a jewelry store and is arrested by the police.
The police ask her why she tried to steal; Margaret says that she likes the way the
necklace looks, but it is very expensive and she will never be able to afford it. Because
of this, she decided to steal it. This scenario is best explained by ___.
A. control theory
B. differential association
C. labeling theory
D. strain theory - Answers - D. strain theory
Which of the following scenarios best describes a value contradiction?
A. Heather is very religious, and is also heavily involved in politics. Even though her
political party believes women should be able to get legal abortions, her religious group
is completely opposed to abortion.
B. Roger is a big UF fan, and everything he owns is either orange or blue. He wants to
change the color of his car, but he can't decide which of the colors he will choose to
paint his car.
C. Whenever Bryan eats lunch at home, he always makes a salad. However, he always
eats hot dogs when he goes to watch softball games because they do not serve salad
at the softball stadium.
D. All of the above are examples of value contradictions. - Answers - A. Heather is very
religious, and is also heavily involved in politics. Even though her political party believes
women should be able to get legal abortions, her religious group is completely opposed
to abortion.
T/F: An individual must commit a deviant act to obtain a stigma. - Answers - False
VERIFIED ANSWERS
You and the other students in this classroom would most accurately be described as
a(n) ___; someone you are dating or married to would most accurately be a part of a
___ group.
A. aggregate, primary group
B. aggregate, secondary group
C. secondary group, aggregate
D. secondary group, primary group - Answers - D. secondary group, primary group
Ted worked at Office A for the last 10 years before accepting a job at Office Z. When he
worked at Office A, Ted was able to wear shorts to work; however, Ted now has to wear
a suit to work at Office Z. Ted's spouse makes sure to remind him every morning that he
must wear a suit now, because he keeps forgetting. Ted's spouse is ___.
A. attempting to resocialize him
B. experiencing culture shock
C. experiencing ethnocentrism
D. formally sanctioning him - Answers - A. attempting to resocialize him
T/F: Despite having some unique values and norms that are specific to their group,
people in subcultures are usually still a part of, and accepted by, the dominant culture. -
Answers - True
Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the concepts of front
stage and back stage?
A. A particular setting can be either front stage or back stage depending on the context.
B. Front stage and back stage can also be behaviors, not just settings.
C. Front stage settings are where we encounter the people we are trying to make an
impression on.
,D. We are always alone in back stage settings, but front stage settings feature other
people. - Answers - D. We are always alone in back stage settings, but front stage
settings feature other people.
Derek grew up in another country before moving to Gainesville at age 20. Whenever he
sees American students wearing shorts and t-shirts on campus, he always comments,
"Your style is horrible here. People in my country know how to dress properly to go to
class." Derek comments are best described as an example of ___.
A. cultural diffusion
B. culture shock
C. ethnocentrism
D. resocialization - Answers - C. ethnocentrism
T/F: Rationalization is the process of moving from a farming and agricultural-based
society to an industrial capitalist society. - Answers - False
Which of the following is an example of socialization?
A. As a child, Katie's family made her eat lasagna for dinner every Sunday. Even as an
adult, she continues to eat lasagna for dinner every Sunday out of habit.
B. Ray once visited Erika's house and she asked him to remove his shoes when he
entered. Even though Ray continues to wear shoes whenever he is in his own house,
he now removes his shoes every time he visits Erika's house.
C. While walking around campus Ronald noticed that no one ever wears red, so he
makes sure not to wear red either.
D. All of the above are examples of socialization. - Answers - D. All of the above are
examples of socialization.
Lisa is a police officer, which is an example of an ___; Since she is a police officer, Lisa
wears a badge every day, which is an example of a ___.
A. achieved status; status set
B. achieved status; status symbol
C. ascribed status; status set
D. ascribed status; status symbol - Answers - B. achieved status; status symbol
, Which of the following statements best describes a value?
A. Florida graduates get better jobs than Florida State graduates.
B. Religion is important in my household.
C. The new iPhone is way too expensive.
D. You should brush your teeth and shower every day. - Answers - B. Religion is
important in my household
Margaret attempts to steal a necklace from a jewelry store and is arrested by the police.
The police ask her why she tried to steal; Margaret says that she likes the way the
necklace looks, but it is very expensive and she will never be able to afford it. Because
of this, she decided to steal it. This scenario is best explained by ___.
A. control theory
B. differential association
C. labeling theory
D. strain theory - Answers - D. strain theory
Which of the following scenarios best describes a value contradiction?
A. Heather is very religious, and is also heavily involved in politics. Even though her
political party believes women should be able to get legal abortions, her religious group
is completely opposed to abortion.
B. Roger is a big UF fan, and everything he owns is either orange or blue. He wants to
change the color of his car, but he can't decide which of the colors he will choose to
paint his car.
C. Whenever Bryan eats lunch at home, he always makes a salad. However, he always
eats hot dogs when he goes to watch softball games because they do not serve salad
at the softball stadium.
D. All of the above are examples of value contradictions. - Answers - A. Heather is very
religious, and is also heavily involved in politics. Even though her political party believes
women should be able to get legal abortions, her religious group is completely opposed
to abortion.
T/F: An individual must commit a deviant act to obtain a stigma. - Answers - False
