Social Interaction & Groups

What is the difference between a primary group and a secondary group?

• Primary groups are larger than secondary groups

• Primary groups are more formal than secondary groups

• Primary groups involve close, personal relationships, while secondary groups are more task-oriented

• Primary groups are less important than secondary groups

What is social interaction?

• 
  A process involving people acting and reacting to each other

• 
  An online game

• A solitary activity

• 
  A scientific experiment

What is the primary difference between formal and informal organizations?

• Formal organizations have rules and regulations

• Informal organizations have clear hierarchies

• Formal organizations are always large

• Informal organizations are government agencies

Which of the following is NOT an element of social interaction?

• Actors

• Reactions

• Actions

• Emotions

Which of the following is not considered a social institution?

• Education

• Economy

• Sports clubs

• Family

Which of the following is an example of a social institution?

• A neighborhood book club

• A group of friends

• The education system

• A sports team

Social roles are the expected behaviors associated with a particular status.

• True

• False

What is the main purpose of a reference group?

• To create conflict within a larger group

• To provide a standard for evaluating one's own behavior

• To enforce strict rules and regulations

• To promote social change

Which of the following best describes a role conflict?

• When all roles are performed perfectly

• When the expectations of one role clash with those of another

• When an individual has multiple roles that are compatible

• When an individual has no roles to fulfill

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?

• Sending a text message

• Making a phone call

• Writing an email

• Shaking hands