Social Interaction and Social Structure

Chapter 5 Study Guide                                                Name:

Social Interaction and Social Structure

Section 1 Key Terms

1. How does Zimbardo’s prison experiment fit with the above concepts?  Which of the three theoretical perspectives seems to fit best with the case study conclusions?

1. Make your own figure 5-1 (pg 100) with at least 10 Statuses included. Include role description for 2 achieved and 2 ascribed statuses.

1. What conclusions can you draw after evaluating your chart?  How does this relate to chapter 4 and development of self?

1. Read the RESEARCH TODAY article on pg 102 and answer the Let’s Discuss Questions1 & 2

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Section 2 Key Terms

1. List 3 examples of Role Strain you’ve experienced

1. List 3 examples of Role Conflict you’ve experienced

1. How will your graduation/high school exit match with the stages of Role Exit?  

1. How is a group different from a subculture or counterculture?

Section 3

1. List and define the 5 Functional prerequisites of social institutions

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1. Pick 3 examples of social institutions and apply the 5 functional prerequisites to each

1. Apply the 2 major theoretical perspectives to the concept of social networks.  

Functionalist:

Conflict:  

Social Structure in a Global Perspective

Define: