TPO 13-3 Types of Social Groups

The word complex in the passage is closest in meaning to

• common

• delicate

• elaborate

• private

According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of a relationship?

• It should be studied in the course of a social interaction.

• It is a structure of association with many people.

• It develops gradually over time.

• It places great demands on people.

The word endowing in the passage is closest in meaning to

• leaving

• exposing

• providing

• understanding

Which of the following can be inferred about instrumental ties from the author’s mention of working with competitors in paragraph 2?

• Instrument ties involve security, love, and acceptance.

• Instrumental ties require as much emotional investment as expressive ties.

• Instrument ties should be expected to be significant.

• Instrumental ties can develop even in situations in which people would normally not cooperate.

According to paragraph 3, what do you sociologists see as the main difference between primary and secondary groups?

• In primary groups people are seen as means, while in secondary groups people are seen as ends.

• Primary groups are generally small, while secondary groups often contain more than two people.

• Primary groups involve personal relationships, while secondary groups are mainly practical in purpose.

• Primary groups consist of people working together, while secondary groups exist outside of work settings.

Which of the following can be inferred from the author’s claim in paragraph 3 that primary group relationships sometimes evolve out of secondary group relationships?

• Sociologists believe that only primary group relationships are important to society.

• Even in secondary groups, frequent communication serves to bring people into close relationships.

• A secondary group relationship that is highly visible quickly becomes a primary group relationship.

• Secondary group relationships begin by being primary group relationships.

The phrase size up in the passage is closest in meaning to

• impress

• enlarge

• evaluate

• accept

Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.

• Sociologists believe that individuals with a sense of oneness bridge the gap between society and primary groups.

• Sociologists believe that the cultural patterns that provide social solidarity arise as bridges from primary groups.

• Sociologists think primary groups contribute to social solidarity because they help maintain a society’s cultural patterns.

• Sociologists think that cultural patterns establish connections between the individual and the larger society.

This passage is developed primarily by

• discussing causes and their effects

• defining important concepts and providing examples of them

• presenting two opposing theories

• drawing comparisons between theory and practice

The word deviate in the passage is closest in meaning to

• detract

• advance

• select

• depart