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THE INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY- GROUPS IN SOCIETY

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The BEST definition of a social group is

a)

two or more persons together

b)

two or more persons who meet and interact on a regular basis to achieve a common goal

c)

an audience in a theatre

d)

several persons waiting at a bus terminal

2.

All of the following are examples of groups EXCEPT

a)

the family

b)

a group of friends

c)

a class with their teacher

d)

a large crowd of people at a football game

3.

Social groups can be identified by all of the following EXCEPT

a)

uniforms or manner of dress

b)

emblems and symbols

c)

the neighbourhood in which a person lives

d)

patterns of behaviour

4.

Groups can be classified by all of the following EXCEPT

a)

emotional maturity of its members

b)

size

c)

structure

d)

the nature of the relationship among group members

5.

Which of the following can be classified as a primary group?

a)

police service

b)

political party

c)

family

d)

trade union

6.

Which function of social groups can BEST be identified in this picture?

a)

Opportunity to learn new skills

b)

Opportunity for leadership

c)

Sense of belonging

d)

Achievement of a particular goal

7.

Which of the following can be classified as a secondary group?

a)

class reunion

b)

school reunion

c)

immediate family

d)

study group

8.

The above picture represents members which of the following type of group

a)

formal

b)

informal

c)

peer

d)

involuntary

9.

A group which consists of individuals who are approximately the same age and social status is referred to as

a)

an interest group

b)

a peer group

c)

a congregation

d)

a clique

10.

Organizations with this type of structure can BEST be described as a/ an

a)

primary group

b)

involuntary group

c)

formal group

d)

peer group

11.

What type of group would a "family" be?

a)

Secondary

b)

Primary

c)

Formal

d)

Peer

12.

Which social group does the term below belongs to?

best friend since kindergarten

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Voluntary

d)

Pressure

13.

Which social group does the term below belongs to?

classmates in Form 2

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Interest

d)

Involuntary

14.

Groups can only be categorized in terms of membership and nothing more.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

This is an example which kind of social group

a)

primary

b)

secondary

c)

reference

16.

I am made up of two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal. What am I?

a)

a social studies group

b)

a social gathering

c)

a social group

d)

a society group

17.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a social group?

a)

Work towards a common goal

b)

Share memes on social media

c)

Share common interests and needs

d)

Create a sense of unity

18.

Which of the following listed below is considered a category or type of group? (select all that may apply).

a)

Informal Groups

b)

Facebook Groups

c)

Primary Groups

d)

Secondary Groups

e)

Formal Groups

19.

Which of the following are considered issues in Social Groups?

a)

Dissatisfaction with the leader

b)

Members working together

c)

Members helping each other

d)

Lack of cooperation

20.

From the list below, which of the following are appropriate ways to over come issues within a group?

a)

Compromise

b)

Communicate with the leader of the group

c)

Cooperate closely together

21.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a group

a)

Common needs and interests

b)

established patterns of behaviour

c)

cooperation among members

d)

Intelligence

22.

Keeping the group together is called group ____________

a)

Characterization

b)

Collaboration

c)

Cohesion

d)

Communication

23.

Tick ALL the requirements for group cohesion below

a)

Leadership

b)

authority

c)

control

d)

cooperation

24.

Which of the following is NOT a quality of a good leader

a)

listens to their members

b)

make decisions

c)

guide, direct and counsel their members

d)

communicates with only one member of the group

25.

Give another name for the democratic leadership style

a)

Proactive

b)

Platonic

c)

Patriotic

d)

Participative

26.

Give another name for the authoritatian leadership style

a)

Diplomatic

b)

Autocratic

c)

Charismatic

d)

Oligarchy

27.

Give another name for laissez-faire leadership style

a)

Lazy

b)

Diplomatic

c)

Hands- off/ Delegative

d)

Instructional

28.

Which of the following is not something that a democratic leader would do

a)

accepts suggestions from others

b)

shares decision-making with others

c)

utilizes the talent of the members who are his/her friends

d)

acts as a facilitator

29.

which of the following is not something that a authoritatian leader would do

a)

makes all decisions and informs the group

b)

does as he sees fit

c)

interact with members

d)

believes that getting the task done in the job is a priority

30.

Which of the following is not something a laissez-faire leader would do

a)

get involved in all decision making

b)

sets priorities and delegates tasks

c)

has a large influence on the members

d)

allows the group to function on its own.

31.

Authority is the legitimate right of a leader to be involved in decision-making, to give orders and to allocate resources.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Which of the following is a type of Authority

a)

Rational Legal authority

b)

Charismatic Authority

c)

Traditional authority

d)

Unconventional authority

33.

This type of authority is based on the idea that all authority is God-given

a)

Rational Legal authority

b)

Charismatic Authority

c)

Traditional authority

d)

Unconventional authority

34.

This type of authority is based on the position that a person holds in an organization or group

a)

Rational Legal authority

b)

Charismatic Authority

c)

Traditional authority

d)

Unconventional authority

35.

The leader for this group ha special qualities and a personality that inspires and influence the actions of members

a)

Rational Legal authority

b)

Charismatic Authority

c)

Traditional authority

d)

Unconventional authority

36.

Members working together to achieve common goals within that group

a)

social control

b)

Group cohesion

c)

Togetherness

d)

Integrity

37.

A group needs good leadership for all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

For organizing and coordinating actions

b)

Give the group direction

c)

Ensure that members needs are being met

d)

For one's lifestyle to be dictated

38.

Which of the following terms best describe Authority?

a)

A dictator

b)

A boss

c)

Leadership needs the rights/power to make decisions

d)

Person who applies sanctions

39.

Process of group working or acting together for common, mutual or underlying benefits.

a)

cooperation

b)

Social control

c)

Laws

d)

Rules

40.

A devotion and faithfulness to a nation, cause, philosophy, country, group or person.

a)

Devoted Christian

b)

Mentor

c)

Loyalty

d)

Integrity

41.

Unwritten rules that define acceptable behavior in a particular situation

a)

Rules

b)

Norms

c)

Values

d)

mores

42.

A set of regulations and principles that govern the behavior within a particular group

a)

Rules

b)

Norms

c)

Values

d)

mores

43.

Rules which have been set out by the state.

a)

Mores

b)

Values

c)

Rules

d)

Law

44.

Customs which relate to the culture of a particular group with no penalty if they are not carried out.

a)

Norms

b)

Folkways

c)

values

d)

laws

45.

All the following are accurate as it relates to social control EXCEPT:

a)

To promote stability group members may need.

b)

Consists of only rewards specific behavior

c)

Help to regulate written and unwritten rules

d)

Disregarding rules can result in sanction or penalties

46.

A leader is a person who

a)

is being led for the achievement of some important goals

b)

makes all the decision in an active organization

c)

occupies a central role or position of dominance and influence in a group

d)

has subservient roles to perform in a group

47.

All of the following are qualities of a good leader EXCEPT

a)

Intelligence

b)

Tolerance

c)

Authoritarianism

d)

Honesty

48.

Cohesion among members of a group would lead to

a)

competition among members

b)

conflict among members

c)

disunity among members

d)

attainment of groups goals

49.

This type of leader obtains leadership through an election and is based on joint decision making

a)

Authoritarian leader

b)

Democratic leader

c)

Formal leader

d)

Informal leader

50.

Identify the type of leader who orders and commands those around him and requires everyone to follow his instructions

a)

Democratic leader

b)

Laissez-faire leader

c)

Informal leader

d)

Authoritarian leader

51.

The laissez-faire leader

a)

Orders group members about

b)

Pays little attention to group members and goals

c)

Attempts to influence others by his/her recognized status

d)

Derives influence as a result of personal qualities

52.

This authority type is seen when the leader on his hierarchical position in an organization

a)

Charismatic authority

b)

Rational-legal authority

c)

Traditional authority

d)

Democratic authority

53.

Which of the following may contribute to group cohesion in the Caribbean? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

clear goals

b)

similar interests

c)

special privileges

d)

shared values

54.

Which of the following act demonstrate good leadership? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

Motivating the group

b)

Giving direction and focus to the group

c)

Allowing all group members to have their own way

55.

Which of the following actions is likely to lead to the survival of a group?

a)

Solving problems as a group

b)

Members acting individually

c)

Leader controlling group members

d)

Members being critical of group goals

56.

Which of the following are characteristics of a strong leader? ( Select ALL that apply)

a)

Is willing to make decisions

b)

Is always lenient with members

c)

Does not tolerate disorder

57.

Ralph is the leader of his school's choir. He makes all group decisions without consulting his other group members. What type of leader is Ralph?

a)

Traditional

b)

Democratic

c)

Laissez-faire

d)

Authoritarian

58.

The following are poor qualities of leadership EXCEPT:

a)

Sole exercise of influence and authority within a social group

b)

Domination and control by the members of the group

c)

Formulates all activities for subordinates

d)

coordinates activities in consultation with members

59.

Paul is the captain of his school's Chess Club. At meetings, he allows members to make whatever decisions they want. What leadership style is he displaying?

a)

Traditional

b)

Democratic

c)

Laissez-faire

d)

Authoritarian

60.

Which of the following are characteristics of a democratic leadership style? ( Select ALL that apply)

a)

shares decision-making with others

b)

makes all decisions within the group

c)

members share in the execution of tasks

d)

members of the group function independently of the leader's guidance

61.

Which of the following are characteristics of a good leader?

(Select ALL that apply)

a)

communicate with members

b)

Inspire members of the group to meet group goals

c)

Listens to the concerns of members of the group

d)

Sets goals and objectives for the group

62.

Which of the following is a type of authority?

a)

Democratic Authority

b)

Leader-given Authority

c)

Rational-legal Authority

d)

Assigned Authority

63.

Which of the following does not hinder cooperation within groups?

a)

Selfishness

b)

Ignorance

c)

Honesty

d)

Discrimination

64.

Which of the following types of leaders is the captain of the school netball team LEAST likely to be?

a)

Charismatic

b)

Hereditary

c)

Elected

d)

Nominated

65.

Which of the following are requirements for group cohesion? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

Effective leadership

b)

Cooperation

c)

Loyalty

d)

Freedom