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2. Chapter Menu Chapter Preview Section 1: Primary and Secondary Groups Section 2:Other Groups and Networks Section 3: Types of Social Interaction Section 4:Formal Organizations

3. Chapter Preview 1 Chapter Preview · Section 1 Primary and Secondary Groups (pages 172–176) Groups are classified by how they develop and function. Primary groups meet emotional and support needs, while secondary groups are task- focused.

4. 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.

5. Chapter Preview 3 Chapter Preview · Section 3 Types of Social Interaction (pages 181–189) Five types of social interaction are basic to group life: cooperation, conflict, social exchange, coercion, and conformity.

6. Chapter Preview 4 Chapter Preview · Section 4 Formal Organization (pages 190–196) A formal organization is created to achieve some goal. Most are bureaucratic. The existence of primary groups and relationships within formal organizations can either help or hinder the achievement of the goals.

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8. Section 1-Preview Groups are classified by how they develop and function. Primary groups meet emotional and support needs, while secondary groups are task focused.

9. Section 1-Key Terms group social category social aggregate primary group primary relationships secondary group secondary relationships

10. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 1-Polling Question Which group is most important in your life? A.Your friends B.Your classmates C.Your teammate D.Your teachers

11. Section 1 Groups, Categories, and Aggregates A group is composed of people who share several features, including the following:group –They are in regular contact with one another. –They share some ways of thinking, feeling and behaving.

12. Section 1 Groups, Categories, and Aggregates (cont.) –They take one another’s behavior into account. –They have one or more interests or goals in common.

13. Section 1 Groups, Categories, and Aggregates (cont.) A social category is composed of people who share a social characteristic.social category A social aggregate is composed of people who happen to be in the same place at the same time.social aggregate

14. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 1 Scientists are an example of a A.Group B.Social category C.Social aggregate D.Society

15. Section 1 Primary Groups A primary group is composed of people who are emotionally close, know one another well, and seek one another’s company.primary group Primary relationships are intimate, personal, caring and fulfilling.Primary relationships

16. Section 1 Primary Groups (cont.) Conditions needed for a primary group: –Small size –Face-to-face contact –Continuous contact –Proper social environment

17. Section 1 Primary Groups (cont.) The functions of a primary group are: –Emotional support –Socialization –To encourage conformity

18. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 1 Which is NOT a characteristic of a primary group? A.Large size B.Continuous contact C.Face-to-face contact D.None of the above

19. Section 1 Secondary Groups A secondary group is impersonal and goal oriented.secondary group Secondary relationships involve only limited parts of personalities.Secondary relationships

20. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 1 How many secondary groups do you think you belong to? A.0–1 B.2–3 C.4–5 D.More than 5

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22. Section 2-Preview 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 let us form links to many other people.

23. Section 2-Key Terms reference group in-group out-group social network

24. A.A B.B C.C Section-Polling Question Do you consider you an audience at a concert to be a group? A.yes B.not C.not sure

25. 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

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

27. 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

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

29. 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

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

31. 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

32. 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

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34. Section 3-Preview Five types of social interaction are basic to group life: cooperation, conflict, social exchange, coercion, and conformity.

35. Section 3-Key Terms cooperation conflict social exchange coercion conformity groupthink

36. A.A B.B C.C Section 3-Polling Question How often do you interact with your neighbors? A.Often B.Occasionally C.Never

37. Section 3 Five Types of Group Social Interaction The five types of social interaction basic to group life: –Cooperation –Conflict –Social exchange –Coercion –Conformity

38. Section 3 Five Types of Group Social Interaction (cont.) –Some encourage stability and some encourage change.

39. A.A B.B C.C Section 3 Which of the following social interactions is based upon reciprocity? A.Cooperation B.Conflict C.Social exchange

40. Section 3 Cooperation Cooperation is a form of interaction in which individuals or groups combine their efforts to reach some goal.Cooperation

41. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 3 Which is an example of cooperation? A.Stealing a car B.Donating a kidney C.Riding a bus D.Staying at home with the family

42. Section 3 Conflict Groups or individuals that work against one another for a larger share of the rewards are in conflict.conflict

43. Section 3 Conflict (cont.) The positive effects of conflict are that it: –promotes cooperation and unity within the opposing groups. –draws attention to social inequalities. –changes norms, beliefs and values.

44. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 3 What is a benefit of conflict? A.It draws attention to inequities. B.It promotes cooperation and unity within opposing groups. C.Both A and B D.Neither A or B

45. Section 3 Social Exchange Social exchange is a type of social interaction in which one person voluntarily does something for another person, expecting a reward in return.Social exchange Reciprocity involves doing for others what they have done for you.

46. Section 3 Social Exchange (cont.) Cooperation is different than social exchange because nothing is expected in return.

47. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 3 Which is considered a social exchange? A.Donating blood B.Volunteer work C.Doing homework with a friend D.All of the above

48. Section 3 Coercion Coercion is social interaction in which individuals or groups are forced to give in to the will of other individuals or groups.Coercion This is the opposite of social exchange.

49. A.A B.B C.C Section 3 Do you think coercion has any positive aspects? A.Yes B.No C.Not sure

50. Section 3 Conformity Conformity is behavior that matches the group expectations.Conformity Solomon Asch’s line experiment demonstrates conformity. Cards for Asch’s Experiments

51. Section 3 Conformity (cont.) Groupthink exists when thinking in a group is self-deceptive, based on conformity to group beliefs, and created by group pressure.Groupthink Illustrating Types of Social Interaction

52. A.A B.B Section 3 Can you name a time when you conformed despite your true beliefs? A.Yes B.No

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54. Section 4-Preview A formal organization is created to achieve some goal. Most are bureaucratic, the existence of primary groups and primary relationships within formal organizations can either help or hinder the achievement of goals.

55. Section 4-Key Terms formal organization bureaucracy power authority rationalization informal organization iron law of oligarchy

56. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 4-Polling Question Which are formal organizations? A.High schools B.Government agencies C.Hospital D. All of the above

57. Section 4 The Nature of Formal Organizations A formal organization is deliberately created to achieve one or more long-term goals.formal organization A bureaucracy is a formal organization based on rationality and efficiency.bureaucracy

58. A.A B.B C.C Section 4 Do you agree that bureaucracies can be inefficient? A.Agree B.Disagree C.Not sure

59. Section 4 Major Characteristics of Bureaucracies A bureaucracy is a division of labor based on the principle of specialization. Public School District Organization Chart

60. Section 4 Major Characteristics of Bureaucracies (cont.) A bureaucracy is a hierarchy of authority. Power refers to the ability to control the behavior of others, even against their will.Power Authority is the exercise of legitimate power—power that derives from a recognized or approved source.Authority

61. Section 4 Major Characteristics of Bureaucracies (cont.) Bureaucracies are systems of rules and procedures. They include written records of work and activities. People in bureaucracies are promoted on the basis of merit and qualifications.

62. A.A B.B Section 4 In a bureaucracy, the greatest amount of authority is concentrated in a few positions at the top. A.True B.False

63. Section 4 Max Weber and Bureaucracy Rationalization—the mind-set emphasizing knowledge, reason, and planning rather than tradition and superstition—was on the rise as the industrial economy developed.Rationalization

64. Section 4 Max Weber and Bureaucracy (cont.) Weber believed that a bureaucracy could offer steadiness, precision, continuity, speed, efficiency, and minimum cost since the industrial economy was moving so quickly. Bureaucracy is designed to protect individuals despite its negative reputation. Membership in Labor Unions

65. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 4 According to Weber, what did bureaucracy offer? A.Weakness B.Chaos C.Nothing D.Efficiency

66. Section 4 Informal Structure Within Organizations Bureaucracies are designed to act as secondary groups, but primary relationships still emerge as part of the informal organization. informal organization Human Development

67. Section 4 Informal Structure Within Organizations (cont.) An informal organization is comprised of groups within a formal organization. In informal organizations, personal relationships are guided by norms, rituals, and sentiments that are not part of the formal organization. Informal groups exist to meet needs ignored by the formal organization.

68. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 4 Informal groups serve the following purposes EXCEPT A.Protection B.Personal affection C.Humor D.Teaching authority

69. Section 4 Iron Law of Oligarchy According to the iron law of oligarchy, power increasingly tends to become more and more concentrated in the hands of fewer members of any organization.iron law of oligarchy Those in power want to remain in power.

70. Section 4 Iron Law of Oligarchy (cont.) Three organizational factors encourage oligarchy: –Organizations need a hierarchy of authority to delegate decision making. –The advantages held by those at the top allow them to consolidate their powers. –Other members of the organization tend to defer to leaders.

71. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 4 Do you agree with Robert Michels about this Law of Oligarchy? A.Strongly agree B.Somewhat agree C.Somewhat disagree D.Strongly disagree

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73. Figure 6.1 Cards for Asch’s Experiments

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75. Figure 6.3 Public School District Organization Chart

76. Snapshot Membership in Labor Unions Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2005.

77. World View Human Development Source: United Nations Development Programme, Human Development Report 2004.

78. Transparency Menu Characteristics of a Bureaucracy Classic Groupthink Scenario by Janis Sociology Chapter Transparencies

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81. Vocab 1 group at least two people who have one or more goals in common and share common ways of thinking and behaving

82. Vocab 2 social category people who share a social characteristic

83. Vocab 3 social aggregate people temporarily in the same place at the same time

84. Vocab 4 primary group people who are emotionally close, know one another well, and seek one another’s company

85. Vocab 5 primary relationships interactions that are intimate, personal, caring, and fulfilling

86. Vocab 6 secondary group people who share only part of their lives while focusing on a goal or task

87. Vocab 7 secondary relationships impersonal interactions involving limited parts of personalities

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

89. Vocab 9 in-group exclusive group demanding intense loyalty

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

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

92. Vocab 12 cooperation interaction in which individuals or groups combine their efforts to reach a goal

93. Vocab 13 conflict interaction aimed at defeating and opponent

94. Vocab 14 social exchange a voluntary action performed in the expectation of getting a reward in return

95. Vocab 15 coercion interaction in which individuals or groups are forced to behave in a particular way

96. Vocab 16 conformity behavior that matches group expectations

97. Vocab 17 groupthink self-deceptive thinking that is based on conformity to group beliefs, and created by group pressure to conform

98. Vocab 18 formal organization a group deliberately created to achieve one or more long-term goals

99. Vocab 19 bureaucracy a formal organization based on rationality and efficiency

100. Vocab 20 power the ability to control the behavior of others

101. Vocab 21 authority the legitimate or socially approved use of power

102. Vocab 22 rationalization the mind-set emphasizing knowledge, reason, and planning

103. Vocab 23 informal organization groups within a formal organization in which personal relationships are guided by norms, rituals, and sentiments that are not part of the formal organization

104. Vocab 24 iron law of oligarchy theory that power increasingly becomes concentrated in the hands of a few members of any organization

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