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What is a social category?
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?
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?
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?
What are some common bases for social categories?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary groups?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary groups?
What is an in-group?
What is an in-group?
What is an out-group?
What is an out-group?
What is an example of in-group favoritism in a workplace setting?
What is an example of in-group favoritism in a workplace setting?
What is an example of intergroup aggression?
What is an example of intergroup aggression?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a social group?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a social group?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a primary group according to Charles Horton Cooley?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a primary group according to Charles Horton Cooley?
Which of the following is an example of a primary group?
Which of the following is an example of a primary group?
What is the main difference between social aggregates and groups?
What is the main difference between social aggregates and groups?
