UNDERSTANDING CHECCKPOINT

Here are characteristics of a social group by Robert K. Merton, except.....

• Having a pattern of interaction

• Admitting self as a member of the group

• Admitted self as a member of the group

• Having common ideology

What type of group is the police force?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Informal

• Formal

An ................ group can be a group of friends at the office.

• Primary

• Secondary

• Formal

• Infromal

A school is a ................... social group.

• Primary

• Secondary

• Formal

• Infromal

A political party is a ................. group.

• Primary

• Secondary

• Informal

• Formal

What is a social group?

• A number of people gathered together

• A group with two or more people who meet regularly and interact

• Two or more people in same place

• people attract to same things and gather at same place

All of the following statements are true about social groups EXCEPT:

• They interact with each other

• They have a strong influence of members

• The size always large

• Have common region or bloodline

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

• Person at bus stop

• A basketball team

• Person waiting for concert

• Gender comparation

A _____________ social group is usually small.

• Primary

• Secondary

• Formal

• Infromal

In a ___________ social group the relationship of members within the group is based on mutual interest in the function of the group.

• Primary

• Secondary

• Informal

• Occupational