socs350 week 5 quiz 2016 sep

1. (TCOs 4 & 7) Collaboration is defined in lecture as: (Points : 10)

the delegation of a subordinate by a superior.

the delegation of a superior by a subordinate.

conflict resolution.

two or more people engaged in the same task.

two or more people cooperatively interact in ways to accomplish a goal.

Question 2.2. (TCOs 4 & 7) This trigger includes physical characteristics (such as race or gender), clothing style or fashion, distinctive adornments, hair styles, cosmetic use (or absence), or physiological alterations (for example, tattoos, piercings, cosmetic surgery, and so on): (Points : 10)

voice.

attitude.

smell.

appearance.

behavior.

Question 3.3. (TCO 8) The social position in life that comes as a result of behavior or things that happen over which one has no control is called _____. (Points : 10)

achieved status

socioeconomic status

ascribed status

prestige

power

Question 4.4. (TCO 4 & 7) An example of attitude as a “trigger” would be: (Points : 10)

implicit design.

explicit design.

biological maturation.

spatial proximity.

orbital decay

Question 5.5. (TCOs 4 & 7) An example of a “vocal trigger” would be: (Points : 10)

ethnicity.

a lisp.

religion.

nationality.

rising for the national anthem.

Question 6.6. (TCO 8) Which of the following is an example of an ascribed status?

(Points : 10)

Mother

U.S. Senator

Veteran

Daughter

President of the United States

Question 7.7. (TCO 8) Which of the following is an example of an achieved status? (Points : 10)

Son

Daughter

Uncle

Mother

Cousin

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Question 1.1. (TCO 4, 7 & 8) Name three categories of ethical theories introduced in the book. Describe their main points or basic philosophy. Identify which theory would be best to deal with issues of cultural diversity and explain why. (Points : 30)