Conformity and conflict Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the key assumptions in the functionalist approach correct answer: a society is cohesive if it consists of various intermediate groups which share the same norms. The higher the level of integration between these intermediate groups, the more cohesive society will be as a whole. What are the key assumptions in the conflict approach correct answer: society is in a state of perpetual conflict because of competition for limited resources. It holds that social order is maintained b...

CRM101 FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Social Disorganization Theory - CORRECT ️️ focus is on neighbourhoods marked by culture conflict, lack of cohesiveness, transiency, and anomie Characteristics of disorganization: transient population (high turnover) mixed use neighbourhood (residential and commercial side by side) lack essential services high unemployment, single parent families, dependence on social assistance, substandard housing Strain Theory - CORRECT ️️ focus is on the...

Law 3220 - Clemson Final Exam Hine Questions and Answers Rated A Law No generally best accepted definition. May be viewed as collection of rules or principles Conflict Resolution Courts are one mechanism for resolving disputes. Businesses turning to formal private settlement Statutory Law Federal Laws, State Laws, Municipal Laws Use of precedent Stare Decisis Common Law varies by state, but there is consistency Executive President can create laws through Executive Orders. Can require agenci...

What are the 7 main causes of conflict? correct answers 1. Group Identification + Intergroup Bias 2. Interdependence -> Creates a power structure 3. Power (oneway, unjust hierarchies) 4. Status (think marketing hating sales) 5. Culture: different cultures (e.g. administrators vs doctors) 6. Ambiguity: of goals, jurisdictions and performance criteria 7. Scarce resources What are the 3 main kinds of conflict correct answers 1. Relationship conflict (interpersonal tension related to rel...

define group norms correct answer: - rules that specify proper group behaviour what needs to happen in order for a rule to become a group norm? correct answer: the rule must be accepted by the majority define formal norms correct answer: specified in bylaws or constitution of the group define informal norms correct answer: unwritten rule; become known through leader or group response to unacceptable behavior how are group norms learned and developed? correct answer: - Positive a...

Personality Traits enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) a personality test that taps four characteristics and classifies people into 1 of 16 personality types Big Five Model a personality assessment model that taps five basic dimensions extravert outgoing, sociable, assertive introvert Reserved, shy, quiet Agreeableness A personality dimension that describes someone who is good natured, cooper...

PSYC 140 - Final Exam Questions And Answers Latest Updated (100% VERIFIED) According to social psychologists Roy Baumeister and Mark Leary, human beings have a fundamental psychological need to ________. excel belong compete achieveCorrect Ans:-belong When surveyed, over 87% of Americans reported that they preferred to spend significant periods of time without other people around. were married or wanted to be married. had a social media account. lived with other people.Correct Ans:-li...

Employee A exhibits negative core self evaluation, and employee B exhibits positive core self evaluation. Employees A and B work together on the same project team. When the team faces a complex problem, the team leader usually asks B to generate alternative solutions for the team to consider. Experience has shown that B is more likely to take initiative, to set ambitious goals, and to feel that the team can effectively influence its environment. Employee A tends to do well on jobs that are rout...

2-20 Insurance License Exam Questions And Answers actual authority - ANS anything a principal authorizes the agent to do aleatory contract - ANS contract in which the amounts exchanged are not equal conformity to statute - ANS a policy provision that says the policy follows a state's law if the law and policy language are in conflict contract of adhesion - ANS contract drawn by one party and offered to another on a "take it or leave it" basis direct writer agent ...

PSYC 140 - Final Exam Questions And Answers Latest Updated (100% VERIFIED) According to social psychologists Roy Baumeister and Mark Leary, human beings have a fundamental psychological need to ________. excel belong compete achieveCorrect Ans:-belong When surveyed, over 87% of Americans reported that they preferred to spend significant periods of time without other people around. were married or wanted to be married. had a social media account. lived with other people.Correct Ans:-li...