Chapter 1: The Importance of Groups

Question 1

This is more than just a collection of people.

Answer 1

Group.

Question 2

This exists for a reason or purpose and has a goal shared by its members.

Answer 2

Group.

Question 3

This refers to two (2) or more individuals connected by and within social relationships.

Answer 3

Group.

Question 4

According to Hayes (1997), these are the two (2) processes that define a group.

Answer 4

1. Social identification.
2. Social representation.

Question 5

This refers to the recognition that a group exists separately from others.

Answer 5

Social identification.

Question 6

This refers to the shared values, ideas, and beliefs that people have about the world.

Answer 6

Social representation.

Question 7

These are typically engaged in sports or work activities.

Answer 7

Teams.

Question 8

True or False: Group is a more inclusive term than team.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

The three (3) aspects of groups are?

Answer 9

1. Two (2) or more individuals.
2. Connections.
3. By and within social relations.

Question 10

An aspect of a group; “groups come in a staggering assortment of shapes and sizes, from dyads and triads to huge crowds, mobs, and assemblies.”

Answer 10

Two (2) or more individuals.

Question 11

This refers to the commonality shared with an emphasis on social relations that link members to one another.

Answer 11

Connections.

Question 12

This refers to when a group exists when some type of bond links the members to one another and to the group itself.

Answer 12

By and within social relations.

Question 13

The four (4) varieties of groups.

Answer 13

1. Primary groups.
2. Social (secondary) groups.
3. Collectives.
4. Categories.

Question 14

This refers to a small, long-term group characterized by frequent interaction, solidarity, and high levels of interdependence among members that substantially influences the attitudes, values, and social outcomes of its members.

Examples: family, close friends

Answer 14

Primary groups.

Question 15

This refers to a relatively small number of individuals who interact with one another over an extended period of time, such as work groups, clubs, and congregations.

Examples: coworkers, teams, study groups

Answer 15

Social (secondary) groups.

Question 16

This refers to a relatively large aggregation or group of individuals who display similarities in actions and outlook.

Examples: audiences, crowds

Answer 16

Collectives.

Question 17

This refers to a collection of individuals who are similar to one another in some way.

Example: Filipinos

Answer 17

Social category.

Question 18

This refers to the part of an individual’s self-concept that refers to their social category.

Answer 18

Social identity.

Question 19

This refers to the certain actions and attitudes that are consistent with a particular role.

Answer 19

Role identity.

Question 20

This is the set of expected behavior patterns attributed to someone occupying a given position in a social unit.

Answer 20

Role.

Question 21

This refers to our own view of how we ourselves are supposed to act in a given situation.

Answer 21

Role perception.

Question 22

This refers to how others believe one should act in a given situation.

Answer 22

Role expectations.

Question 23

This arises when the duties of one role conflict with the duties of another role.

Answer 23

Role conflict.

Question 24

This refers to the acceptable standards of behavior within a group that are shared by the members.

These patterns and expectations direct the way team members interact with each other.

Answer 24

Norms (group norms).

Question 25

The four (4) types of norms.

Answer 25

1. Performance norms.
2. Appearance norms.
3. Social arrangement norms.
4. Resource allocation norms.

Question 26

This refers to how hard a person should work in a given group.

Answer 26

Performance norms.

Question 27

This guides us as to how we should look or what our physical appearance should be.

Answer 27

Appearance norms.

Question 28

This refers to how we should behave in social settings.

Answer 28

Social arrangement norms.

Question 29

This focuses on the allocation of resources in a business surrounding.

Answer 29

Resource allocation norms.

Question 30

This is a socially defined position or rank given to groups or group members by others.

Answer 30

Status.

Question 31

The ideal size of a group is?

Answer 31

Five to seven (5-7) members.

Question 32

This refers to the degree to which group members enjoy collaborating with the other members of the group and are motivated to stay in the group.

Answer 32

Cohesiveness.