Boase and his co-authors argue that the Internet helps to build social capital.
a. true
b. false
Question 2People with superior status, versus those who are subordinates, are more likely to hide emotional expression.
a. true
b. false
Question 3Fishman's findings rely upon the taped conversations of _____ intimate couples.
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 10
e. 40
Question 4Boase and his co-authors are decidedly upbeat in their assessment of how the
Internet can improve the quality and quantity of people's social ties.
a. true
b. false
Question 5John wants to get something going with Maria. He heard she's a history buff.
So at a party, he strikes up a conversation by saying I jus' love history. To which she responds, Oh really? Do you think Susan B.
Anthony gets the credit she deserves in the high school history books? To which he responds, Susan B. Who? She meanders off to the punch bowl, alone. The key determinant of the outcome of this interaction involves ________________________.
a. status cues
b. the context of the interaction
c. the goals of the interactants
d. the credibility of the identity or image each interactant is trying to establish
e. power differences between the interactants
Question 6People with superior status, versus those who are subordinates, are more sensitive to the feelings of others and thus less likely to stare at or ignore others.
a. true
b. false