UCSP Quiz Q1

What do social roles primarily refer to?

• Positions assigned at birth
• Behavioral patterns expected based on one’s position in a group
• Laws made by the government
• Personal hobbies and preferences

Which of the following is an example of a primary group role?

• Collaborating on a business project
• Passing laws in Congress
• Giving emotional support to family members
• Running for political office

According to Charles Cooley, primary groups mainly serve as:

• Tools for economic growth
• Agents of socialization that shape self-identity
• Formal organizations with strict rules
• Political power structures

Which of the following best describes the nature of primary groups according to Merton?

• Large, impersonal, and goal-oriented
• Temporary and based on common projects
• Small, close, and emotionally bonded
• Competitive and profit-driven

Which type of interaction is MOST associated with primary groups?

• Impersonal and contractual
• Formal and regulated
• Intimate and face-to-face
• Professional and distant

A university student council that meets to plan events is an example of a:

• Primary group
• Secondary group
• Informal reference group
• Kinship group

Which of the following is NOT typically a role of secondary groups?

• Civic involvement
• Emotional security
• Teamwork and adaptability
• Achieving common objectives

What does social stratification in secondary groups imply, according to Merton?

• Equality in all relationships
• Lack of hierarchy
• Stratified structure focusing on status and class distinctions
• Emotional bonding and intimacy

Which example BEST represents a secondary group?

• A circle of childhood friends
• A family reunion
• A committee of employees in a company
• A group of siblings playing together

Why are social roles important in both primary and secondary groups?

• They dictate hobbies and entertainment
• They provide structure, expectations, and guide interactions
• They eliminate all forms of inequality
• They remove the need for laws and government