What is an aggregate?
People who temporarily share a space but don’t see themselves as belonging together.
What is a category?
People who share similar characteristics.
What defines a group?
A group refers to people who think of themselves as belonging together and who interact with one another.
What are primary groups?
Groups that are characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships.
What are secondary groups?
More formal groups that come together based on mutual interests and where members interact based on statuses.
What are reference groups?
Groups that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behavior.
What is the difference between in-groups and out-groups?
In-groups are groups to which individuals feel they belong, while out-groups are those they do not identify with.
What is a social network?
A web of people linked to one another.
What is a clique?
A cluster of people within a larger group.
What are weak ties according to Mark Granovetter?
Casual friends and acquaintances that can provide access to new information and opportunities.
What is the significance of weak ties in job searching?
Weak ties are often more helpful than strong ties in securing employment.
What are dyads?
Groups consisting of two people.
What are triads?
Groups consisting of three people.
How does group size affect dynamics?
As a group increases in size, it becomes more formal and stable, and smaller groups may form.
What is diffusion of responsibility?
The phenomenon where individuals in a larger group feel less personal responsibility for actions.
What are the three leadership styles?
Authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire.
What is groupthink?
A situation where group members prioritize consensus over critical thinking, often leading to poor decisions.
How can social media contribute to groupthink?
By creating echo chambers where individuals only encounter information that reinforces their existing beliefs.
What is the Asch Experiment?
A study that demonstrated the power of peer pressure on individual decision-making.
What are common areas where peer pressure is experienced?
Fashion, relationships, academics, substance use, and personal habits.
