Chapter 6 Sociology

There are 14 members of the medical platoon stationed on the army base. These health care workers, who interact with one another and share a common identity, make up a:

• Crowd
• Social Group
• Triad
• Social Network

When Jack joined the secret society of world leaders, he was told that membership was limited to 25 people, that he would be expected to develop an intimate relationship with his 24 "brothers," and that their relationship would last until death. Jack correctly concluded that the secret society of world leaders was expected to serve as a(n):

• Primary Group
• Secondary Group
• Coercive Group
• Out-Group

Fiona signed up to volunteer with the Voter Registration Council, a group that registers local high school graduates to vote in upcoming elections. This group has come together for a specific purpose and is an example of a(n):

• Secondary Group
• Out-group
• Social Network
• Primary Group

When Myrna was admitted into the university, she applied for on-campus housing. She was randomly placed in a room with Tiffany. Myrna and Tiffany developed a respectful roommate relationship, but after the school year was over, they never saw one another again. This is an example of a(n):

• Primary Group
• Unbounded Relationship
• Bounded Relationship
• Out-Group

Michelle feels very close to the Republican Party and is very loyal to the group when she votes. To Michelle, the Republican Party is a(n):

• Out-Group
• Primary Group
• Dyad
• In-Group

The Gator football fans at the University of Florida believe that their team is better than the Volunteers team at the University of Tennessee. This reflects:

• In-Group Bias
• Reference Group Bias
• Dyad Bias
• Social Group Bias

Students in the college town refer to the local residents as "Townies." The students feel disconnected from the Townies and often hold negative views towards them. From the students viewpoint, the Townies are a(n):   

• In-Group
• Out-Group
• Secondary Group
• Reference Group

Marsha thinks that she is fat, although she weighs only 102 pounds and is 5 feet 7 inches tall. When her therapist asks Marsha what makes her think she is overweight, Marsha says that she is bigger than all of the supermodels that she sees on television and in fashion magazines. Because Marsha is comparing herself to the supermodels, they represent her:   

• Social Group
• Reference Group
• In-Group
• Secondary Group

Takaya and Okim are dating. This couple makes up a:

• Triad
• Social Network
• Secondary Group
• Dyad

Destiny's Child was a musical group made up of three vocalists. The three members made up a:

• Dyad
• Social Network
• Secondary Group
• Triad