5 Questions
Match the following researchers with their proposed definitions of a social unit:
Muzafer Sherif = Number of individuals interacting with common motives, goals, and division of labor Dunbar = Average limit on stable social relationships with more than 150 individuals Social psychologist = Proposed to define a social unit based on interactions and division of labor Kinship researcher = Defined a social unit based on common ancestry and marriage
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Social group = Two or more people who interact, share similar characteristics, and have a sense of unity Group dynamics = System of behaviors and psychological processes within or between social groups Kinship ties = Social bond based on common ancestry, marriage, or adoption Dunbar's number = Average limit on stable social relationships with more than 150 individuals
Match the following characteristics with their role in defining a social group:
Interests, values, representations = Shared characteristics among group members Ethnic or social background = Common trait among members of a group Social interaction = Considered a defining characteristic of a group by some researchers Stable social relationships = Limited by Dunbar's number
Match the following examples with their categorization as a social group or not:
People waiting at a bus stop = Not considered a social group People waiting in a line = Not considered a social group Society = Viewed as a large social group Large collection of individuals = Not considered a social group
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Social cohesion = Degree of unity and shared characteristics within a social group Aggregate of individuals = Simple collection of individuals without social cohesion Division of labor = Accepted distribution of tasks and responsibilities within a social unit Common motives and goals = Factors defining a social unit proposed by Muzafer Sherif
Study Notes
Social Unit Definitions
- Researchers' definitions of a social unit are being matched with their proponents.
Key Terms and Descriptions
- Terms related to social units are being matched with their descriptions.
Characteristics of Social Groups
- Certain characteristics are being linked to their role in defining a social group.
Examples of Social Groups
- Examples are being categorized as social groups or not social groups.
Social Science Terminology
- Terms are being matched with their definitions in the context of social science.
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