Social and Group Behavior

What is the adjective used to describe a person who is friendly?

• sociopath

• socialite

• associate

• social

What class could you take in college if you are interested in learning about how people get along with each other?

• sociology

• antisocial

• sociogram

• association

What do you call someone who keeps to him/herself and doesn't have any interest in being part of a group?

• socialite

• unsocial

• sociopath

• associate

In room 13, Ms. Wilson made a diagram matching each student with his or her friends. What type of diagram did she make?

• disassociation

• sociopath

• socialite

• sociogram

Which piece of evidence best supports the idea that people are affected by others?

• “Most of us don’t like to be called conformists” (Paragraph 3)

• “Humans evolved to live in groups; since early on, we’ve needed ways to smooth interactions, reduce conflict, and coordinate action.” (Paragraph 3)

• “Say you’re walking by a building and see smoke coming out. Do you call 911?” (Paragraph 4)

• “The desire to fit in is so strong that people sometimes conform to a group consensus even when it goes against their own judgment” (Paragraph 5)

What's the name of the dynamic where members change their opinions to match the majority?

• Conformity

• Consensus Seeking

• Isolationism

• Assimilating Dynamics

What is the author's main claim in paragraph 1?

• Coming of age is a lonely and difficult process.

• Friends offer one another advice, support, and fun.

• Teens have a profound need to make deep friendships.

• Family members become unimportant to teenagers.

Hitler effectively used "group mind" by...

• planting officers to influence more people in the crowds to cheer.

• starting riots at events hosted by those who opposed him.

• supporting a popular sports team to gain more followers.

• commanding his officers to force people to watch his speeches.

The man on the news was arrested because he was showing behavior that broke the rules of society. What was his behavior?

• socialite

• associative

• antisocial

• social

It's always nice to be _____ when being introduced to new people.

• associate

• social

• antisocial

• unsocial