THE INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY- GROUPS IN SOCIETY

The BEST definition of a social group is

• two or more persons together

• two or more persons who meet and interact on a regular basis to achieve a common goal

• an audience in a theatre

• several persons waiting at a bus terminal

All of the following are examples of groups EXCEPT

• the family

• a group of friends

• a class with their teacher

• a large crowd of people at a football game

Social groups can be identified by all of the following EXCEPT

• uniforms or manner of dress

• emblems and symbols

• the neighbourhood in which a person lives

• patterns of behaviour

Groups can be classified by all of the following EXCEPT

• emotional maturity of its members

• size

• structure

• the nature of the relationship among group members

Which of the following can be classified as a primary group?

• police service

• political party

• family

• trade union

Which function of social groups can BEST be identified in this picture?

• Opportunity to learn new skills

• Opportunity for leadership

• Sense of belonging

• Achievement of a particular goal

Which of the following can be classified as a secondary group?

• class reunion

• school reunion

• immediate family

• study group

The above picture represents members which of the following type of group

• formal

• informal

• peer

• involuntary

A group which consists of individuals who are approximately the same age and social status is referred to as

• an interest group

• a peer group

• a congregation

• a clique

Organizations with this type of structure can BEST be described as a/ an

• primary group

• involuntary group

• formal group

• peer group