Groups

Question 1

What are the 5 groups

Answer 1

Primary, Secondary, In groups, Out groups, Reference groups

Question 2

Primary group

Answer 2

Cooley:
A small group characterized by intimate and long term association and cooperation. They are fundamental in forming the social. Astute and ideals of the individual. We internalize the values and attitudes of our primary group and these become the lenses through which we view life.

Question 3

Secondary groups

Answer 3

A larger more formal and impersonal group that comes together around a shared interest or activity. Secondary groups sometimes break down into smaller sub groups of primary groups such as cliques. Cliques are smaller, more intimate groups that come together from a larger group

Question 4

In Groups

Answer 4

Groups to which we feel a sense of loyalty. In Groups shape our perceptions of the world, our view of right and wrong, and our behavior.

Question 5

Out Groups

Answer 5

Groups toward which we feel a sense of antagonism

Sociologists don’t like psychologists

Question 6

Reference groups

Answer 6

Group whose standards we use to evaluate ourselves. Reference groups exert tremendous influence over us.
(The oscars setting high standards)

Question 7

Social Network

Answer 7

Social ties that link people together or connect people to each other
- Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat

Question 8

Leadership

Answer 8

A leader is someone who influences others

Question 9

Instrumental Leader

Answer 9

Keeps the group moving towards its goals and prevents members from becoming sidetracked

Question 10

Expressive Leader

Answer 10

Someone who increases harmony and minimizes conflict within a group