Interactionism

Question 1

What is Interactionism?

Answer 1

A theoretical perspective in sociology that focuses on the ways individuals interact and create meaning through social processes.

Question 2

True or False: Interactionism emphasizes the role of social structures over individual agency.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Interactionism primarily studies __________ interactions.

Answer 3

micro-level

Question 4

What are the key concepts of Interactionism?

Answer 4

Symbols, meaning, interaction, and social context.

Question 5

Which sociologist is most associated with Symbolic Interactionism?

Answer 5

George Herbert Mead

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a main focus of Interactionism? A) Social institutions B) Individual behavior C) Economic systems

Answer 6

B) Individual behavior

Question 7

What is the importance of symbols in Interactionism?

Answer 7

They are essential for communication and creating meaning in social interactions.

Question 8

True or False: Interactionism ignores the influence of culture on social interactions.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Short Answer: How does Interactionism view society?

Answer 9

As a product of everyday interactions between individuals.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: According to Interactionism, meanings are __________ and can change over time.

Answer 10

socially constructed

Question 11

Which method is commonly used in Interactionist research?

Answer 11

Qualitative methods, such as interviews and participant observation.

Question 12

What does the term ‘definition of the situation’ refer to in Interactionism?

Answer 12

The interpretation individuals give to a context, which influences their behavior.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which concept refers to the process of individuals adjusting their behaviors based on others’ responses? A) Role-taking B) Socialization C) Interaction

Answer 13

A) Role-taking

Question 14

True or False: Interactionism can be applied to understand both individual and group behaviors.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the role of ‘self’ in Interactionism?

Answer 15

It is developed through social interactions and the feedback received from others.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Interactionism emphasizes the __________ nature of social reality.

Answer 16

dynamic

Question 17

Short Answer: Name one limitation of Interactionism.

Answer 17

It may overlook larger social structures and forces.

Question 18

What is the significance of ‘looking-glass self’ in Interactionism?

Answer 18

It describes how individuals form self-concepts based on how they believe others perceive them.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a focus of Interactionism? A) Everyday interactions B) Social institutions C) Symbolic communication

Answer 19

B) Social institutions

Question 20

True or False: Interactionism is a macro-level theory.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Fill in the blank: Interactionism is often contrasted with __________ theories that focus on large-scale social processes.

Answer 21

macro-level

Question 22

What does ‘social constructivism’ mean in the context of Interactionism?

Answer 22

It refers to the idea that social phenomena are created through human interactions.

Question 23

Short Answer: How does Interactionism view deviance?

Answer 23

As a behavior that is defined through social interactions and context.

Question 24

What is ‘ethnomethodology’ in relation to Interactionism?

Answer 24

A subfield that studies the methods people use to make sense of their everyday lives.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which method would be least likely used by an Interactionist researcher? A) Surveys B) Observations C) Experiments

Answer 25

A) Surveys

Question 26

True or False: Interactionism is primarily concerned with the impact of individual actions on social structures.

Answer 26

True