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What is the term used to describe individuals who do not belong to the same group as others and are seen negatively by the in-group?
What is the term used to describe individuals who do not belong to the same group as others and are seen negatively by the in-group?
- Out-group (correct)
- Primary group
- Secondary group
- In-group
Which of the following best defines a group?
Which of the following best defines a group?
- A group of people that we use as a standard of comparison
- A collection of individuals with weak emotional ties
- A specified number of individuals with distinct characteristics
- A group of individuals who interact and are guided by norms (correct)
Which type of group is characterized by shared activities and long periods of time spent together?
Which type of group is characterized by shared activities and long periods of time spent together?
- Primary group (correct)
- In-group
- Secondary group
- Out-group
What is the main difference between primary groups and secondary groups?
What is the main difference between primary groups and secondary groups?
What is a reference group?
What is a reference group?
What is the term used to describe individuals who belong to the same group and share a common bond and interests?
What is the term used to describe individuals who belong to the same group and share a common bond and interests?
What is the term used to describe individuals who do not belong to the in-group and are seen negatively by the in-group?
What is the term used to describe individuals who do not belong to the in-group and are seen negatively by the in-group?
What is the term used to describe a collection of people that we use as a standard of comparison for ourselves?
What is the term used to describe a collection of people that we use as a standard of comparison for ourselves?
What is the main difference between primary groups and secondary groups?
What is the main difference between primary groups and secondary groups?
Which type of group is characterized by weak emotional ties and little personal knowledge of one another?
Which type of group is characterized by weak emotional ties and little personal knowledge of one another?
Study Notes
Social Groups
- Out-group members: Individuals who do not belong to the same group as others and are seen negatively by the in-group.
- Group: A collection of people who share a common identity, interact with one another, and are interdependent.
- In-group: A group of people with a shared identity, who share a common bond and interests.
Types of Groups
- Primary groups: Characterized by strong emotional ties, frequent face-to-face interactions, and a sense of belonging.
- Secondary groups: Characterized by weak emotional ties, little personal knowledge of one another, and are often formed for a specific purpose.
Reference Groups
- Reference group: A collection of people that we use as a standard of comparison for ourselves.
- In-group reference: Used to evaluate oneself, make decisions, and form opinions.
- Out-group reference: Used to contrast oneself, highlighting differences and perceived superiority.
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Test your knowledge on groups and their characteristics with this quiz. Learn about primary groups, secondary groups, and the norms that guide interactions within a group.
