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Which of the following statements correctly describes in-groups?
Which of the following statements correctly describes in-groups?
- They are groups one is not a member of, providing distance.
- They are integral parts of one's identity. (correct)
- They are groups that one feels disdain for.
- They do not influence behavior in society.
What is a reference group in social contexts?
What is a reference group in social contexts?
- A standard used to measure behaviors against. (correct)
- A team that competes against one another.
- A group made up of only close friends.
- An informal group lacking common goals.
What is a common effect of being part of unhealthy social groups?
What is a common effect of being part of unhealthy social groups?
- Diminished individual responsibility. (correct)
- Increased competition with out-groups.
- Stronger group cohesion.
- Improved self-identity.
Which of the following represents an aspirational reference group?
Which of the following represents an aspirational reference group?
What is typically expected from individuals in a tight-knit group?
What is typically expected from individuals in a tight-knit group?
What is an example of in-group and out-group dynamics?
What is an example of in-group and out-group dynamics?
How can status be described based on the content provided?
How can status be described based on the content provided?
Which statement accurately describes role strain?
Which statement accurately describes role strain?
What can lead to role conflict?
What can lead to role conflict?
Which of the following statements regarding status is incorrect?
Which of the following statements regarding status is incorrect?
Which scenario illustrates role strain best?
Which scenario illustrates role strain best?
How can favoritism in a workplace be related to in-group and out-group dynamics?
How can favoritism in a workplace be related to in-group and out-group dynamics?
What is a primary source of stress related to fulfilling roles?
What is a primary source of stress related to fulfilling roles?
What type of group typically meets emotional needs and has an expressive function?
What type of group typically meets emotional needs and has an expressive function?
Which of the following is an example of ascribed status?
Which of the following is an example of ascribed status?
What distinguishes secondary groups from primary groups?
What distinguishes secondary groups from primary groups?
Which term refers to the behaviors associated with a specific status?
Which term refers to the behaviors associated with a specific status?
In the context of social groups, what defines an aggregate?
In the context of social groups, what defines an aggregate?
What is an achieved status?
What is an achieved status?
What is the main function of primary groups?
What is the main function of primary groups?
What role does status play in social hierarchy?
What role does status play in social hierarchy?
Study Notes
What is a Social Group?
- Refers to any collection of 2 or more people with some ongoing shared identity.
- Aggregates are one-time crowds of people who aren't interacting with each other, such as people in line at Starbucks or at an Ed Sheeran concert.
- Categories are groups of people who share certain characteristics, but don't know each other, such as Gen Z, Asian Americans, or people living with HIV.
Types of Social Groups
- Primary groups are usually small, face-to-face, and long-term, such as close family or friends.
- Secondary groups are usually larger, more time-limited, and serve a goal or task, such as classmates, coworkers, or teammates.
Status and Role
- Status is the position you hold within society or a group.
- Roles are the behaviors society expects of you in that status.
- Ascribed status is given or assigned at birth, such as race, sex, age, or cultural group.
- Achieved status is earned or chosen, such as occupation, family, or groups.
- Rights are the behaviors expected from other people's statuses.
- Responsibilities are the behaviors expected from your own statuses.
Groups Give Us our Sense of Self
- In-groups are groups a person is a part of and that are integral to one's identity.
- Out-groups are groups a person is NOT a member of.
- Reference groups are groups used as standards for comparison, including immediate peer groups, aspirational groups, or celebrities.
Groups Can Become Unhealthy
- In- and out-grouping within groups can lead to cliques, favoritism, and "politics."
- In- and out-grouping across groups can lead to division between political parties, cultural groups, races, generations, and social classes.
- Be cautious of in-/out-groupers.
Understanding Status & Roles
- Statuses are what we make them to be, which differs across societies and institutions.
- Statuses can be inconsistent, meaning individuals with similar status can have drastically different prestige.
- Much of our daily stress comes from fulfilling our roles, including role conflict and role strain.
- Role conflict occurs when expectations from different statuses clash.
- Role strain occurs when expectations from one status become too much.
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This quiz explores the concepts of social groups, their classifications, and the roles and statuses individuals hold within these groups. Dive into the differences between primary and secondary groups and understand the implications of ascribed and achieved statuses in society.