14 Questions
What is a social category?
People who share a common characteristic but do not necessarily interact or identify with one another
What is an example of a social category?
All Asian Americans living in the United States
What is the difference between a social category and a social aggregate?
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
What are some common bases for social categories?
Race, religion, and social class
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.
What is an in-group?
A social group with which you identify strongly.
What is an out-group?
A social group with which an individual does not identify to be a part of.
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.
What is an example of intergroup aggression?
Sports fans shouting at people who are not fans of their team.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a social group?
Only physical presence
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
Which of the following is a characteristic of a primary group according to Charles Horton Cooley?
Members share personal and lasting relationships
Which of the following is an example of a primary group?
Family
What is the main difference between social aggregates and groups?
Social aggregates are only physically together, while groups have regular contact and frequent interaction
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