A person who becomes a senior citizen has acquired a/an:
a. role.
b. master status.
c. achieved status.
d. ascribed status.
Question 2Sociological research
A) Proves what we already know from common sense
B) Can show that much of what passes for common sense is actually wrong
C) Reveals that most human behavior is caused by nature
D) Doesn't use data, therefore it is easier than research in other sciences
Question 3Identify and discuss four of the problems that can arise with bureaucracies.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 4What are groups? What are some of the different characteristics of groups? Explain and distinguish between primary and secondary groups.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5What are statuses and roles? Discuss two difficulties people can experience with roles.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6Identify and describe the five basic patterns of social interaction discussed in your text
What will be an ideal response?
Question 7A/an __________ is a social position that is received at birth or involuntarily assumed later in the life course.
a. role
b. master
c. achieved statusstatus
d.ascribed status
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