SOC 132 QUIZ 1 (WEEK1-4) QUESTIONS
How do the following aspects shape personal and in-group identity: homophily,
affiliation/assimilation, optimized distinctiveness, biased information processing -
Answer -Homophily: individuals who associate with people who are similar to them in
various ways, such as values, interests, demographics, or beliefs.
Personal Identity: In terms of personal identity, homophily reinforces and strengthens
aspects of one's identity that are shared with like-minded individuals. For example, if
someone identifies with a particular political or religious group, homophily can lead to
greater attachment to those aspects of their identity.
In-Group Identity: Homophily contributes to the formation and cohesion of in-groups.
People often feel a stronger sense of belonging and identity within in-groups of
individuals who share their characteristics or beliefs. This can lead to a more distinct
and defined in-group identity based on commonalities.
Affiliation/Assimilation:
Affiliation and assimilation involve joining or adapting to specific groups, communities,
or cultures.
Personal Identity: When individuals choose to affiliate with a particular group, their
personal identity may evolve to incorporate the values, norms, and practices of that
group. For example, someone who joins a sports team may start to identify more
strongly with that sport and its culture.
In-Group Identity: In terms of in-group identity, assimilation can lead to individuals
adopting the norms and values of the in-group. As they assimilate, their in-group identity
becomes more aligned with the identity of the group to which they've affiliated.
Optimized Distinctiveness: The concept that individuals seek to balance their need for
similarity (homophily) with their need for distinctiveness
Personal Identity: this means that people want to maintain a sense of individuality and
uniqueness while still belonging to groups. Personal identity is shaped by this interplay
between commonalities and distinctions.
In-Group Identity: Within in-gr
Which of the following claims is not consistent with research findings about conformity?
(a) People will often change answers they feel are correct when they see that someone
else responded differently
(b) Individuals may construct detailed memories about events they were misled into
believing they experienced
(c) Unethical studies are still prevalent in corporate or private sectors, but are less
common at public universities
(d) Everyone is capable to being tyrannical or harmful to others when instructed
, (e) We are more likely to follow orders when they come from authority figures or
someone we like/trust
(f) Ted Kaczynski (Unabomber) was a participant in a study of psychological warfare
and interrogation methods while they were a student at Harvard - Answer -(d) Everyone
is capable to being tyrannical or harmful to others when instructed
Which statement related to Foucault's theories is false?
(a) Historically, punishment was public, retributive and targeted body
(b) Modern punishment is typically private, targets one's soul, and bodily harms are
more collateral/insulated
(c) Forms of punishment utilized by a society reflect its culture, means/goals of control,
and technology available
(d) The panopticon describes a hyper-awareness that one is potentially always being
watched even if not verifiable
(e) Power's ultimate goal is to have citizens perpetually monitoring and regulating
themselves
(f) Retribution is no longer a common incentive of punishment - Answer -(f) Retribution
is no longer a common incentive of punishment
Which claim about the justice system is false?
(a) Someone can be sentenced to either a diversion program, rehabilitation, jail, or
prison
(b) Jails are typically for shorter-term sentences and prisons house individuals serving
more than a year in custody
(c) Probation is reserved for people sentenced to diversion, rehab, or jail -whereas
parole monitors folks after prison
(d) Criminal offenses can be either misdemeanors or felonies, and may also expressed
in terms of various degrees
(e) Americans do not end up in jail because of municipal violations
(f) Incarcerated folks in California may earn as little as $0.08 - $0.15/hour for
unspecialized labor - but this is subjected to service fees and in many cases, also
restitution - Answer -(e) Americans do not end up in jail because of municipal violations
How do the following aspects shape personal and in-group identity: homophily,
affiliation/assimilation, optimized distinctiveness, biased information processing -
Answer -Homophily: individuals who associate with people who are similar to them in
various ways, such as values, interests, demographics, or beliefs.
Personal Identity: In terms of personal identity, homophily reinforces and strengthens
aspects of one's identity that are shared with like-minded individuals. For example, if
someone identifies with a particular political or religious group, homophily can lead to
greater attachment to those aspects of their identity.
In-Group Identity: Homophily contributes to the formation and cohesion of in-groups.
People often feel a stronger sense of belonging and identity within in-groups of
individuals who share their characteristics or beliefs. This can lead to a more distinct
and defined in-group identity based on commonalities.
Affiliation/Assimilation:
Affiliation and assimilation involve joining or adapting to specific groups, communities,
or cultures.
Personal Identity: When individuals choose to affiliate with a particular group, their
personal identity may evolve to incorporate the values, norms, and practices of that
group. For example, someone who joins a sports team may start to identify more
strongly with that sport and its culture.
In-Group Identity: In terms of in-group identity, assimilation can lead to individuals
adopting the norms and values of the in-group. As they assimilate, their in-group identity
becomes more aligned with the identity of the group to which they've affiliated.
Optimized Distinctiveness: The concept that individuals seek to balance their need for
similarity (homophily) with their need for distinctiveness
Personal Identity: this means that people want to maintain a sense of individuality and
uniqueness while still belonging to groups. Personal identity is shaped by this interplay
between commonalities and distinctions.
In-Group Identity: Within in-gr
Which of the following claims is not consistent with research findings about conformity?
(a) People will often change answers they feel are correct when they see that someone
else responded differently
(b) Individuals may construct detailed memories about events they were misled into
believing they experienced
(c) Unethical studies are still prevalent in corporate or private sectors, but are less
common at public universities
(d) Everyone is capable to being tyrannical or harmful to others when instructed
, (e) We are more likely to follow orders when they come from authority figures or
someone we like/trust
(f) Ted Kaczynski (Unabomber) was a participant in a study of psychological warfare
and interrogation methods while they were a student at Harvard - Answer -(d) Everyone
is capable to being tyrannical or harmful to others when instructed
Which statement related to Foucault's theories is false?
(a) Historically, punishment was public, retributive and targeted body
(b) Modern punishment is typically private, targets one's soul, and bodily harms are
more collateral/insulated
(c) Forms of punishment utilized by a society reflect its culture, means/goals of control,
and technology available
(d) The panopticon describes a hyper-awareness that one is potentially always being
watched even if not verifiable
(e) Power's ultimate goal is to have citizens perpetually monitoring and regulating
themselves
(f) Retribution is no longer a common incentive of punishment - Answer -(f) Retribution
is no longer a common incentive of punishment
Which claim about the justice system is false?
(a) Someone can be sentenced to either a diversion program, rehabilitation, jail, or
prison
(b) Jails are typically for shorter-term sentences and prisons house individuals serving
more than a year in custody
(c) Probation is reserved for people sentenced to diversion, rehab, or jail -whereas
parole monitors folks after prison
(d) Criminal offenses can be either misdemeanors or felonies, and may also expressed
in terms of various degrees
(e) Americans do not end up in jail because of municipal violations
(f) Incarcerated folks in California may earn as little as $0.08 - $0.15/hour for
unspecialized labor - but this is subjected to service fees and in many cases, also
restitution - Answer -(e) Americans do not end up in jail because of municipal violations
