Cliques and Crowds Quiz & Flashcards for Adolescence

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How do adolescents' friendships typically relate to their academic performance?

Adolescents choose friends with higher academic achievements. (correct)

Friends tend to have dissimilar academic performances.

Friends are usually selected from different academic tracks.

Friendships have no effect on academic performance.

What differentiates cliques from crowds in high schools?

Cliques involve intimate interactions, while crowds are defined by reputation and stereotype. (correct)

Cliques are formed based on shared interests, while crowds have no requirements for membership.

Cliques are larger and more open than crowds.

Cliques are based on reputation, while crowds are based on friendship.

What factor may lead parents to influence their teens' choice of friends?

Parents prefer their children to have friends from sports teams.

Parents encourage friendships with anyone.

Parents emphasize achievement and academic performance. (correct)

Parents advocate for friendships based on personality traits.

What is one of the primary functions of crowds in contemporary American high schools?

To help solidify social and personal identity. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to adolescents' friendships when their academic performance changes?

They tend to change their friendships in the same direction as their performance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a typical crowd in high schools?

Best friends Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the influence of friends on adolescents' academic decisions?

Adolescents are influenced by friends with similar academic goals. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of friends has the most significant impact on adolescents' academic behavior?

Friends' school performance. Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what can indicate that a student is part of the 'brains' crowd?

Dressing, acting, and taking AP courses associated with that crowd. Signup and view all the answers

In what way do students influence each other's academic performance?

Through their social interactions and academic choices. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about crowd membership is true?

Changing one's reputation early in high school can prevent being stuck in an unwanted crowd. Signup and view all the answers

How do most high school students fit into crowds according to estimates?

About half are associated with one crowd, a third with two or more, and a sixth with none. Signup and view all the answers

Why might students who spend time partying have fewer friends who focus on studying?

Studying habits conflict with socializing. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of friends has a notable effect not only on academic performance but also on involvement in problem behavior?

The friends' school achievements. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is most indicative of a closed clique?

Members feel they know each other well. Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of being pigeonholed into a crowd based on reputation?

Students often miss out on genuine friendships. Signup and view all the answers

What effect do parents acting as consultants have on adolescents?

Decreased likelihood of drug use Signup and view all the answers

How can excessive control over an adolescent's friendships backfire?

It encourages closeness to the peers being restricted against Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of an adolescent's upbringing can influence their choice of peers?

Parental socialization of traits Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of poor relationships at home for adolescents?

They are more likely to engage in antisocial behavior Signup and view all the answers

What can help adolescents resist negative influences from antisocial friends?

Stronger attachment to school Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects a misunderstanding of the relationship between family and peers in adolescent development?

Family has no impact on peer group selection Signup and view all the answers

In what way do peer groups reinforce traits in adolescents?

By rewarding socially accepted behaviors Signup and view all the answers

How does an academic upbringing impact an adolescent's future peer relationships?

They are likely to form friendships with similar-minded peers Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of students tend to change their best friend from fall to spring?

About one-third Signup and view all the answers

Which type of friendship is generally more stable according to the content?

Same-sex friendships Signup and view all the answers

What are the most common causes of broken friendships as noted in the content?

Jealousy, incompatibility, betrayal, and aggression Signup and view all the answers

During which grade transition are friendships most likely to end?

Seventh to eighth grade Signup and view all the answers

What concept refers to how well-liked someone is among peers?

Sociometric popularity Signup and view all the answers

Which form of popularity can exist without being well-liked?

Perceived popularity Signup and view all the answers

What is a common trend regarding boys' and girls' friendships?

Boys' friendships are more stable than girls' Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between friendship stability and adolescent adjustment?

Better-adjusted adolescents maintain more stable friendships Signup and view all the answers

What type of aggressive behavior tends to be more effective in increasing popularity among adolescents?

Proactive aggression Signup and view all the answers

Among popular boys, which characteristic is commonly found in the group that is considered socially competent?

Academic competence Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome for adolescents who gained popularity through delinquent behavior?

They suffer from more interpersonal issues Signup and view all the answers

How does being prosocial affect popularity in the United States compared to China?

It is a weaker predictor in the United States Signup and view all the answers

What factor, when combined with aggression, leads to popularity issues among adolescents?

Difficulties in emotional control Signup and view all the answers

What two distinct groups of popular girls have been identified in research?

Prosocial and anti-academic girls Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated about the popularity of aggressive adolescents who engage in unplanned aggression?

They have lower popularity compared to those who use aggression strategically Signup and view all the answers

What misconception may some adolescents have regarding antisocial behavior?

It can increase popularity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cliques vs. Crowds

Cliques are small, intimate groups where members feel closely connected and appreciate each other more than outsiders.
Crowds are larger, reputation-based social clusters that help adolescents solidify their social identity, such as "jocks," "nerds," and "populars."
Membership in a crowd relies on reputation and stereotype rather than actual friendships or social interactions.

Characteristics of Crowds

Crowds serve to locate adolescents within the school's social hierarchy, channel peers toward certain groups, and reward specific lifestyles.
Labels for crowds may differ among schools but the presence of such groups is common globally.
Adolescents associated with a crowd may not actually engage in activities related to that crowd, illustrating the role of perception in crowd membership.

Adolescents' Orientation Toward School

Friendships among adolescents often reflect similar attitudes and performance regarding school and future plans.
High-achieving students are more likely to associate with friends who also prioritize academics.
Academic peer influences can significantly impact each other's performance, especially in structured school tracks.

Parental Influence on Friendships

Parents play a crucial role in shaping adolescents' social circles, especially in stressing the importance of academic achievement.
While parental control over friendships can be beneficial, excessive restriction may push adolescents closer to disapproved peers.
The family and peer contexts are interconnected, influencing each other's dynamics significantly.

Friendship Dynamics

Friendships, including "best friendships," often change throughout the school year; only a third of students maintain the same best friend from fall to spring.
Same-sex friendships tend to be more stable than opposite-sex friendships, with boys' friendships generally being more enduring than girls'.
Friendship breakups frequently stem from jealousy, betrayal, incompatibility, and aggression, especially prevalent between seventh and eighth grades.

Popularity, Rejection, and Bullying

Popularity in adolescence is complex, with two main types: sociometric popularity (likability) and perceived popularity (status).
Not all popular adolescents are socially skilled; those who exhibit aggressive behaviors can also achieve popularity through different means.
Boys may show two types of popularity: socially competent and friendly, versus aggressive and less friendly. Similarly, girls can be classified into prosocial or antisocial groups.

Factors Affecting Popularity

Aggression, when used strategically, can enhance an adolescent's popularity, unlike frequent reactive aggression, which tends to be detrimental.
Delinquent behaviors generally diminish popularity, contrasting with perceptions that aggression might enhance social standing.
Some adolescents mistakenly believe that being antisocial will increase their popularity, influencing their behavior in peer interactions.

Insights from Ethnographic Studies

Ethnographies provide deeper understanding of the dynamics of popularity, especially among early-adolescent girls, illustrating intricate social hierarchies and interactions.

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Explore the dynamics of cliques and crowds among adolescents in this quiz. Learn about the characteristics of these social groups and how they impact adolescents' social identity and orientation toward school. Test your knowledge on reputation-based membership and the role of perception in crowd dynamics.

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