Sociology

Sociology Study Guide

87. What is the name for the research method that follows a group of subjects over a period of time? a. Longitudinal study b. Cross-sectional study c. Survey d. Cross-generational study 88. While _____ are established standards to behavior, ______ legitimize them. a. Roles; values b. Mores; cultures c. Values; behaviors d. Norms; values 89. A professor who presents herself to her students as competent and knowledgeable is probably involved in what, according to Goffman? a. Status inconsistency b. Impression management activities c. Status performance d. All of the above 90. Max Weber was the first to discuss the essential characteristics of bureaucracy. One of these is _________. a. Equal authority among members of the organization b. Workers develop skills at a variety of tasks/trades c. Decisions are made in a democratic fashion d. A clearly defined chain of command 91. Sammie, a tenured professor at an elite college, accepts an offer to teach at another elite college in a neighboring city. Her move is an example of _______. a. Status mobility b. Horizontal mobility c. Vertical mobility d. None of the above

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