Chapter Preview 2 Chapter Preview · Section 2 Other Groups and Networks (pages 177–180) Reference groups help us evaluate ourselves and form identities. In-groups and out-groups divide people into “we” and “they”. Social networks extend our contacts and le us form links to many other people.

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Section 2 Reference Groups Reference groups help us to evaluate ourselves and to acquire attitudes, beliefs, and norms—in both positive and negative ways.Reference groups People use reference groups to evaluate themselves and to acquire attitudes, values, beliefs, norms, and mores.

Section 2 Reference Groups A person may consider a group to be a reference group without being a member. Reference groups do not have to be positive models since observing the behavior of a group you dislike may reinforce a desire to act and feel differently.

A.A B.B Section 2 Do you agree that other groups help shape your beliefs? A.Agree B.Disagree

Section 2 In-Groups and Out-Groups An in-group requires extreme loyalty from its members to the exclusion of others.in-group The in-group feels opposition, antagonism, or competition toward the out-group.out-group

Section 2 In-Groups and Out-Groups (cont.) These groups can be found anywhere and display some sort of boundary that distinguishes them.

A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 2 Which could be considered a group boundary? A.Handshake B.Clothing C.Badges D.All of the above

Section 2 Social Networks A social network is the web of social relationships that join a person to other people and groups.social network

Section 2 Social Networks (cont.) A social network does not qualify as a group, but serves many purposes. Functions: –A sense of belonging and purpose –Help and advice –Help finding a job

Section 2 Social Networks Since social networks include both primary and secondary groups, the social relationships within a network involve both strong and weak ties. Social networks can provide a sense of belonging and purpose, furnish support in the form of help and advice, and be a tool for entering the labor market.

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A.A B.B C.C Section 2 Do you think groups are formed via the Internet by people who have never met one another? A.Yes B.No C.Not sure

Vocab 8 reference groups group used for self-evaluation and the formation of attitudes, values, beliefs, and norms

Vocab 9 in-group exclusive group demanding intense loyalty

Vocab 10 out-group group targeted by an in-group for opposition, antagonism, or competition

Vocab 11 social network a web of social relationships that join a person to other people and groups