Sociology Quiz/Test 2

Covers material discussed after the midterm. Chapters 6 and 8 and Reading #45.

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Group
A collection of people who share some attribute, identify with one another, and interact with each other
Crowd
- a temporary gathering of people in a public place
- members might interact but do not identify with each other and will not remain in contact
Aggregate
A collection of people who share a physical location but do not have lasting social relations
Primary groups
- the people who are most important to our sense of self
- members' relationships are typically characterized by face to face interaction, high levels of cooperation, and intense feelings of belonging
Secondary groups
- larger and less intimate than primary groups
- members' relationships are usually organized around a specific goal and are often temporary
Social network
The web of direct and indirect ties connecting an individual to other people who may also affect her
Social ties
Connections between individuals
Anomie
-"normlessness"
- term used to describe the alienation and loss of purpose that result from weaker social bonds and an increased pace of change
Electronic or virtual communities
Social groups whose interactions are mediated through information technologies, particularly the internet
Group dynamics
The patterns of interaction between groups and individuals
Dyad
A two person-social group
Triad
A three-person social group
In-group
Group that one identifies with and feels loyalty towards
Out-group
Any group an individual feels opposition, rivalry, or hostility toward
Reference group
A group that provides a standard of comparison against which we evaluate ourselves