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What is a social category?

A collection of people who happen to be together in a particular place

A group of people who interact and share common characteristics

People who share a common characteristic but do not necessarily interact or identify with one another (correct)

A group of individuals who have the same occupation

What is an example of a social category?

A group of individuals who live in the same city

All Asian Americans living in the United States (correct)

A group of women who work in the same company

A group of people who attend the same church

What is the difference between a social category and a social aggregate?

A social category is based on geographical residence, while a social aggregate is based on occupation

A social category is a collection of people who happen to be together in a particular place, while a social aggregate is a group of people who share a common characteristic

A social category is based on religious preference, while a social aggregate is based on gender

A social category is a group of people who interact and share common characteristics, while a social aggregate is a simple collection of people who happen to be together in a particular place (correct)

What are some common bases for social categories?

Race, religion, and social class Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between primary and secondary groups?

Primary groups involve weak emotional and interpersonal ties, while secondary groups often have a mutually shared purpose. Signup and view all the answers

What is an in-group?

A social group with which you identify strongly. Signup and view all the answers

What is an out-group?

A social group with which an individual does not identify to be a part of. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of in-group favoritism in a workplace setting?

Managers trust people who are from their same race compared to other races. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of intergroup aggression?

Sports fans shouting at people who are not fans of their team. Signup and view all the answers

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

Only physical presence Signup and view all the answers

Which sociologist proposed the definition of a social group as a number of individuals interacting with each other with respect to common motives and goals, an accepted division of labor, established status relationships, accepted norms and values, and development of accepted sanctions if and when norms were respected or violated?

Muzafer Sherif Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a primary group according to Charles Horton Cooley?

Members share personal and lasting relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a primary group?

Family Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between social aggregates and groups?

Social aggregates are only physically together, while groups have regular contact and frequent interaction Signup and view all the answers