exam 2 Flashcards
1
Q
George Simmel
- known for what
- what did he believe
A
- studying sociometry
- believed that how people behave, depends not only on the personality of the group, but on the shape and structure of the group
2
Q
The dyad
- definition
- how many members
- what is it also called and why
- characterized by what
- do members have equal or no power
A
- mutual dependency and symmetry
- 2
- mutual dependency because each member is dependent on the other
- symmetry
- each member has equal power
3
Q
The triad
- definition
- characterized by 3 things
A
- supra- ind. control
- secrets
- politics (asymmetry)
4
Q
Supra ind. control
A
Exists above and beyond the wishes of any single members of the group
5
Q
Secrets of the triad
A
Once a 3rd person enters the group, things can happen that not everyone knows about
6
Q
Politics in the triad
A
-Unequal powers
7
Q
Mediator role
A
aligns with one person because he possesses power
8
Q
what are the strongest ties
A
weak ties
9
Q
Empty space
A
referred to as a structural hole
10
Q
are direct ties strong or weak
A
strong
11
Q
indirect ties
- strong or weak
- 1 key point
A
- weak
- most important ties
12
Q
6 degrees of separation
- creators
- definition
A
- stanley Milgram
- duncan watts
- 2 degrees of separation, 2 ties
13
Q
fully embedded
A
both directs and indirectly connected to eachother
14
Q
culture
A
- learned pattern of behavior
- beliefs, morals and values
15
Q
How is culture associated with wealth
A
people travel, appreciate art
