Terms
At least two people who have one or more goals in common and share ways of thinking and behaving
Group
Retired people are an example of a
Which of the following is a characteristic of a social network?
A social network can provide a sense of belonging and purpose
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The Skin
Behavior that matches group expectations
Conformity
Interaction in which individuals or groups combine their efforts to reach a goal
Cooperation
You are buying a house and have several appointments with your lawyer to complete the necessary paperwork. This is an example of a
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific Ocean
Interaction in which individuals or groups are forced to behave in a particular way
Coercion
Those people present at a grocery store when a fire start is an example of a
Which of the following is an integral part of the development of a secondary group?
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
A web of social relationships that join a person to other people and groups
Social Network
A voluntary action performed with the expectation of getting a reward in return
Social Exchange
Which of the following helps explain the difference between groups and social categories?
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile River
How many continents are there on Earth?
Seven
People who share a social characteristic
Social Category
Self-deceptive thinking that is based on conformity to group beliefs and created by group pressure to conform
Groupthink
Workers at an insurance company are expected to work five hours of overtime a week without extra pay. If they do not, the boss has implied they will probably never receive a promotion. Which of the following describes the situation?
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra