Understanding Social Groups

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What distinguishes a network from a social group?

Networks have strong social ties.

Networks involve long-term commitment among members.

Networks consist of individuals with a sense of belongingness.

Networks include individuals with weak social ties. (correct)

Which characteristic is NOT true about collective behavior?

It involves limited and short-lived social interactions.

It generates unconventional norms.

It lacks clear social boundaries.

It has well-defined and strict membership requirements. (correct)

What defines an acting crowd?

Members are unorganized and passive participants.

Members are engaged in the event pursuing a goal. (correct)

Members are gathered for social interaction without a purpose.

Members have established roles and responsibilities.

Which type of crowd is characterized by regular ways of behavior and a structured environment?

Conventional crowd Signup and view all the answers

How does collective behavior differ from social groups in terms of membership?

Collective behavior includes anyone as a member. Signup and view all the answers

What does the technique of card stacking involve?

Choosing selective information to show only one side Signup and view all the answers

Which propaganda method encourages following a trend because many others are doing so?

Bandwagon Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the stalling technique?

To buy time and avoid a direct answer Signup and view all the answers

Buck passing as a propaganda technique refers to which of the following?

Avoiding accountability by shifting blame to others Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the bandwagon approach in persuasion?

It relies on the notion that majority behavior is inherently correct. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a social group?

A collection of people who regularly interact and share a common identity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an aggregate?

A cluster of people in close physical proximity who do not interact Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a primary group?

Intimate, personal, and continuous face-to-face relationships Signup and view all the answers

How are secondary groups typically characterized?

Impersonal, business-like relationships with limited interactions Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the necessary condition that enables members of a social group to pursue shared goals?

Collectivity Signup and view all the answers

How does a category differ from a social group?

Categories consist of people with common traits but limited interaction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an attribute of collectivity?

Members interact in a passing or short-lived manner Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes primary groups from secondary groups?

Primary groups possess strong, lasting emotional ties, whereas secondary groups do not Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a primary group from a secondary group?

Primary groups have long-term personal relationships. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes in-groups?

They produce a strong sense of belonging or 'WE FEELING'. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of out-groups?

They represent a social unit individuals do not belong to. Signup and view all the answers

In social comparison theory, what is the primary motivation for individuals?

To produce accurate evaluations of oneself. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reference group do individuals aspire to join?

Positive reference group Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of secondary groups?

They are usually larger and less intimate. Signup and view all the answers

How are norms typically viewed in negative reference groups?

They are intentionally ignored or avoided. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best captures the essence of a reference group?

It provides a standard for making judgments about quality of life. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an expressive crowd?

They form to express emotions. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a short-term event characterized by a quick rise and fall in popularity?

Fad Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates a trend from a fad?

Trends have a longer duration than fads. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of propaganda?

To influence beliefs and opinions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a craze?

A behavior that is highly valued and obsessive. Signup and view all the answers

What is name calling in propaganda?

Assigning a bad label to ideas or individuals. Signup and view all the answers

How does fashion differ from other types of mass interaction?

Fashion reflects cyclical changes in lifestyle. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of mass behavior?

It reflects collective responses to similar events. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lesson Objectives

Understand the definition of social groups
Differentiate various forms of social groups and their functions
Identify personal social groups

A social group is a collection of people who interact regularly with each other based on shared expectations related to behavior.
Members of a group share a sense of common identity and belonging, resulting from interaction.

Aggregate

An aggregate is a cluster of people who are in close physical proximity but do not interact with one another.
A shopping mall, a crowd of people at a bus station, or a queue at a Roxas Night Market are examples.

Interdependence

Interdependence is a necessary condition within social groups.
It enables members to pursue shared goals or promote common values and principles.

Collectivity

A collectivity refers to a cluster of people interacting with one another in a passing or short-lived manner.
This can include people at a concert or protest, or people temporarily gathered in a public place.

Primary Group

A primary group is a long-lasting group with intimate, personal, continuous, face-to-face relationships.
These relationships are characterized by love, affection, personal identity with the group, mutual interest, cooperation, and a "we" feeling.
Examples include families and close friendships.

Secondary Group

A secondary group is usually large, not very enduring, with limited relationships and weak ties of affection.
Members have a weak sense of personal identity with the group, and interaction is limited to face-to-face interaction.
Examples include classmates in a large class, coworkers, or members of a club.

Feature	Primary Group	Secondary Group
Relationship	Personal and intimate, long-term	Impersonal and less intimate, short-term
Group Identity	High sense of group identity	Low sense of group identity
Group Size	Small	Usually larger
Purpose	Ends in themselves; purpose is intrinsic – relating to group members	Means to an end; purpose is extrinsic – achieving a particular task or goal

In-group: A social unit where individuals feel at home and identify with. This fosters a "we" feeling.
Out-group: A social unit where individuals do not belong, due to differences in social categories. Individuals often view the out-group as "they".
Reference group: The aspect used as a standard for behavior, achievement, or life quality judgments.

Types of Reference Group

Positive reference group: A group one aspires to join, whose norms one follows to achieve acceptance.
Negative reference group: A group one wants no connection with (norms avoided).

Network

A network is a group of individuals who have casual connections, but lack a strong sense of belonging or boundary.

Fosters social interaction
Supports shared goals
Provides common values

Collective Behavior

Involves limited and short-lived social interactions.
Has no clear social boundaries; anyone can be a member, though membership usually involves discrimination.
Generates weak and unconventional norms.

Forms of Collective Behavior (Crowds)

Crowd: An unorganized temporary gathering of people in proximity, due to a novel or problematic situation. - Casual crowd: A gathering of people because of an event or happening.
Conventional crowd: A gathering characterized by established, regular ways of behaving during performance activities within specified place and time.
Acting crowd: A crowd where participants are involved in an event in pursuit of a goal. This includes riots and mobs
Expressive crowd: A crowd of people joining for emotional expression such as during funerals or weddings.

Mass Behavior/Interaction

Longer-duration forms of moral behavior than crowds.
More focused on responses than threats.
Involves people responding to the same event in the same way.

Types of Mass Interaction

Fashion: Cyclic changes in lifestyle traits such as clothing, hairstyles, and homes.
Trend: Sequential pattern of change in a given condition or process, displayed as a line or curve on a graph.
Fad: A short-lived trend where a product or behavior gains popularity quickly and abruptly declines.
Craze: An intense preoccupation or obsession with a specific object or activity.
Propaganda: Deliberate attempts to lead people to accept ideas or beliefs in order to influence their opinions and behaviors.

Modern Devices for Propaganda (Summary)

Device	Description
Name Calling	Summarizing an idea in a single word to provoke a reaction. Employing derogatory labels to demean an opponent
Testimonial	Marketing/promotion by using respected people (endorsements) to promote products or services.
Card Stacking	Selectively presenting only one aspect of a topic, aiming to hide or minimize opposing viewpoints.
Bandwagon	Persuading people to adopt an idea by claiming widespread acceptance, often making false claims about how common an attitude or behavior is.
Stalking	Avoiding a question by taking time to formulate a response, or delay giving any response, delaying or evading critical questions.
Buck Passing	Shifting blame or responsibility for an issue or problem onto someone or something else

References (Note: Provided in original text, not specific articles)

San Juan, W, and Centeno, M. (2010).
Ramos, A, and Fernandez, A. (2010).
Riodique, F. (2016).
Arcilla-Serapio, M.P. (2016).
Atienza, M. et al. (2016).

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This quiz explores the concept of social groups, their definitions, and the different forms they take. You'll learn to distinguish between aggregates, categories, and personal social groups, while identifying functions and interdependence within these groups. Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of social dynamics.