Chapter 6: Groups and Formal Organizations

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Which of the following best defines cooperation?

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when individuals or groups combine their efforts to reach a goal

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What is a reference group?

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groups used for self-evaluation and the formation of values and beliefs

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What is a social exchange?

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a voluntary action that involves the expectation of a reward

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What is a primary group?

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people who are emotionally close and know one another well

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Which of the following best defines authority? Options: when individuals or groups combine their efforts to reach a goal, groups used for self-evaluation and the formation of values and beliefs, a voluntary action that involves the expectation of a reward, people who are emotionally close and know one another well, socially approved use of power

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socially approved use of power

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What is a conflict?

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interaction aimed at defeating an opponent

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What is a group?

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consists of at least two people who think, feel, and behave in similar ways

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What is a social category?

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people who share a social characteristic

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What is a social network?

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web of social relationships that join a person to other people

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What is a social aggregate?

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people who happen to be in the same place at the same time