Sociology Ch 16: Social Groups

A collection of people who have something in common and who believe that what they have in common is significant. In other words, a _______ is partly defined by the fact that its members feel like they're part of a _______.

• category

• aggregate

• social group

• social class

A set of individuals who happen to be in the same place at the same time, but they aren't a group, because they don't share a sense of belonging.

• category

• aggregate

• social group

• social class

They consist of one particular kind of person across time and space. They're sets of people who share similar characteristics.

• category

• aggregate

• social group

• social class

They are small and tightly knit, bound by a very strong sense of belonging. Family and friendship groups. They're mutually supportive places where members can turn for emotional, social, and financial help. And as far as group members are concerned, the group is an end-in-itself.

• involuntary groups

• primary groups

• secondary groups

• voluntary groups

Large and impersonal groups, whose members are bound primarily by a shared goal or activity, rather than by strong emotional ties. Ex. A company.

• involuntary groups

• primary groups

• secondary groups

• voluntary groups

if you belong to that group, it's because you choose to join. Secondary and primary groups are both these kind of groups.

• involuntary groups

• primary groups

• secondary groups

• voluntary groups

The way that individuals affect groups, and groups affect individuals.

• group guidelines

• group strategies

• group tactics

• group dynamics

Someone who influences other people in the group.

• the boss

• leader

• guide

• shaman

A leader who is focused on a group's goals, giving orders and making plans in order to achieve those goals.

• authoritarian leader

• instrumental leader

• expressive leader

• democratic leader

A leader who is looking to increase harmony and minimize conflict within the group.

• authoritarian leader

• instrumental leader

• expressive leader

• democratic leader