Ethnomethodologists Have Used Breaching Experiments to Study

question 46

Multiple Choice

Ethnomethodologists have used breaching experiments to study:

• A)how people cope with embarrassment in public settings
• B)the nature of people's social relationships and when they are most likely to forgive
• C)transgressions of family members and friends
• D)the procedures people use to make sense of unusual and unexpected situations
• E)when social norms have their strongest hold on people
• F) why most people adhere to prevailing social norms

---

Definitions:

Metal Cabinets

Sturdy storage units made of metal, used in various settings such as offices, kitchens, and workshops to organize and protect items.

Bank Guarantees

Bank guarantees are assurances provided by a bank on behalf of a client to guarantee the fulfillment of financial obligations to third parties.

Commercial Draft

A written order from one party to another, directing the payment of a specified sum of money to a third party, often used in trade.

Banker's Acceptance

A short-term debt instrument issued by a company but guaranteed by a bank, commonly used in international trade.