7A Social Groups and Culture

Question 1

Group

Answer 1

Two or more people
who interact and
influence each other and
share a common goal.

Question 2

In-group

Answer 2

A group that an
individual identifies
with or belongs to.

Question 3

Out-group

Answer 3

A group that an
individual does not
identify with or
belong to.

Question 4

Social Norms

Answer 4

Spoken or unspoken
rules or values that
defines or outlines
appropriate behaviour
or experience within
a group.

Question 5

Culture

Answer 5

The customs, behaviours,
and values of a particular
group in society that
prioritises the needs and
goals of that group

Question 6

Individualistic cultures

Answer 6

A culture that prioritises
the needs and goals of
individuals and values
independence.

Question 7

Collectivist cultures

Answer 7

A culture that prioritises
the needs and goals
of the group.

Question 8

Cultural norms

Answer 8

Rules or expectations of
behaviour and thoughts
based on shared beliefs
within a specific
cultural group.