networks, groups, bureaucracy (textbook)

Question 1

how social groups shape our actions

Answer 1

• norms of solidarity demand conformity
• structures of authority render people obedient (obey those in power when we can walk away)
• bureaucracy are highly effective structures of authority (render organizations effective)

Question 2

social groups vs social categories

Answer 2

• social groups - one + networks of people who identify with one another, interact on regular, adhere to norms and roles
• social categories - share similar status but don’t identify with one another - ex: coffee drinkers - share norms but don’t identify with one another

Question 3

people in individualistic societies (like canada) tend to conform more? or less?

Answer 3

less

Question 4

groupthink

Answer 4

pressure to conform despite individual doubts
dangerous in high stress situations

Question 5

bystander apathy

Answer 5

offer no help when seeing emergency
as number of bystanders increase, likelihood of someone helping decreases

Question 6

in-group vs outgroup members

Answer 6

those who belong and those who don’t