18 Questions
What is the stage of socialization that occurs in the workplace or tertiary institutions?
Tertiary socialization
What is the term used to denote the position that one holds in a social interaction or society?
Status
What type of status is achieved through birth, and one has no say in it?
Ascribed status
What refers to the behaviours, obligations, and privileges attached to a status?
Role
Which type of socialization occurs more quickly than primary socialization?
Tertiary socialization
In which stage of socialization do we assimilate into groups?
Tertiary socialization
What occurs when a person is unable to fulfill expectations of one role due to other roles in different statuses?
Role Conflict
What is the term for a small group characterized by close-knit cooperation and association between members?
Primary Group
What is the smallest social grouping, composed of two persons?
Dyad
What is the purpose of social groups in transmitting culture in society?
To facilitate the transmission of culture
What occurs when multiple obligations within one role cause tension and strain?
Role Strain
Who first used the term 'primary group' in 1902?
Charles Horton Cooley
What is the primary function of secondary groups?
To serve an instrumental function, being goal-oriented
What is the term for a group or category that people believe they belong to?
In-group
What is the purpose of a reference group?
To establish and enforce morals, norms, and codes of conduct
What is the result of the presence of an in-group?
The existence of an out-group
What is a characteristic of primary groups?
They have a strong sense of social connection and understanding among its members
What is an example of a reference group?
A peer group
Test your understanding of role conflict and role strain in sociology, including scenarios where multiple roles or obligations cause tension. Identify examples of each concept and their effects on individuals.
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