Types of Social Groups and Their Functions

The video tutorial discusses various types of groups, including primary, secondary, reference, pertinence, formal, informal, functional, task, interest, and friendship groups. Each type is defined by its characteristics, such as the nature of interactions, objectives, and structure. Primary groups are small and based on affective ties, while secondary groups are larger and goal-oriented. Reference groups serve as a comparison point, and pertinence groups are those to which individuals belong. Formal groups have structured rules, whereas informal groups are based on camaraderie. Functional groups focus on ongoing tasks, task groups address specific problems, interest groups advocate for particular interests, and friendship groups form based on personal affinities.

What is the main characteristic of primary groups?

• Large size

• Task-oriented

• Face-to-face interaction

• Formal organization

How are secondary groups typically organized?

• By face-to-face interactions

• With written rules and regulations

• Based on friendships

• Through affective relationships

What is a reference group used for?

• Internalizing rules and values

• Establishing formal rules

• Forming friendships

• Face-to-face interaction

In a membership group, how is an individual recognized?

• As a temporary member

• As an outsider

• As a part of the group

• As a supervisor

What defines a formal group?

• Temporary goals

• Friendship-based

• Structured regulations

• Lack of structure

How are informal groups formed?

• For large-scale projects

• For specific tasks

• Based on companionship and friendship

• Through formal regulations

What is the main purpose of functional groups?

• To form friendships

• To create formal regulations

• To perform permanent tasks

• To address temporary issues

What is the role of task groups?

• To address specific problems

• To form long-term friendships

• To perform permanent tasks

• To create formal rules

What is the focus of interest groups?

• Performing permanent tasks

• Forming friendships

• Defending specific interests

• Creating formal regulations

What is the basis for forming friendship groups?

• Specific tasks

• Shared interests and complementarity

• Affective relationships

• Formal regulations