Social Groups

Question 1

Types of Groups

Answer 1

Peer groups
Pressure groups
Interest groups
Cohesion groups

Question 2

Peer groups

Answer 2

A set of individuals who are similar in age, status, and interest providing a social context for comparison and interaction

Question 3

Pressure Group

Answer 3

Seeks to influence public opinions or policy and are involved with issues that affect people outside their membership

Question 4

Interest Group

Answer 4

A group of individuals who share the same interest. The group may exist to protect the interest of its members and might be involved in activities that are intended to influence public opinion or policy

Question 5

Cohesion Groups

Answer 5

Refers to the degree of the unity, togetherness, and solidarity among members, reflecting the strength of interpersonal relationships and shared goals within the group

Question 6

Requirements for Cohesion

Answer 6

A common goal
Leadership
Authority
Control
Cooperation

Question 7

Benefits of belonging to Social Groups

Answer 7

Learn to accept authority

Learn to cooperate with other members

Learn to resolve differences

Question 8

Social Control

Answer 8

The process whereby society seeks to ensure conformity to the dominant values and norms in that society

Question 9

Laws

Answer 9

Rules which have been enacted by the legislator of a country