Ch. 10-Understanding Social Groups and Structures

What is the impact of the social construction of groups on the life chances of individuals?

• It has no impact on life chances.

• It determines the social roles individuals play.

• It influences opportunities and access to resources.

• It only affects individuals in primary groups.

What are "social groups"?

• Groups formed for entertainment purposes.

• Groups of people who interact and share a sense of identity.

• Groups that only exist online.

• Groups that are temporary and lack structure.

What is a "social category"?

• A group of people who interact regularly.

• A collection of people who share a common characteristic but do not interact.

• A group formed for networking purposes.

• A temporary group formed for a specific task.

What are "primary groups"?

• Groups formed for professional purposes.

• Groups characterized by close, personal relationships.

• Groups that only exist in social networks.

• Groups formed for short-term goals.

What is a "social network"?

• A group of people who share the same profession.

• A web of social relationships that link individuals to others.

• A collection of people who live in the same area.

• A temporary group formed for a specific event.

What is a dyad?

• A group of three people

• A group of two people

• A leadership style

• A type of experiment

What is a triad?

• A group of three people

• A group of two people

• A leadership style

• A type of experiment

What are the two types of leaders?

• Authoritarian and Democratic

• Task-oriented and People-oriented

• Consensus and Conformity

• Groupthink and Collective behavior

What are the three common leadership styles?

• Authoritarian, Democratic, and Laissez-faire

• Task-oriented, People-oriented, and Consensus

• Conformity, Groupthink, and Collective behavior

• Dyad, Triad, and Consensus

What is conformity?

• The act of agreeing with group norms or standards

• A type of leadership style

• A group of three people

• A type of experiment