Practice Definition Of Social Groups (3.6.1) - Basic Concepts in Sociology

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Question 1.
What defines a primary group?
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Think about the groups you are closest to.
Question 2.
Give an example of a reference group.
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Consider who you look up to.
3Question 3.
What is a primary group?
- A large formal organization
- A small intimate group
- A group for comparison
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Think of your family or close friends.
4Question 4.
True or False: Reference groups have no influence on individuals.
- True
- False
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Consider how you compare yourself to others.
Question 5.
Evaluate how your own social circles inform your identity. Identify which social groups you belong to and how each group has shaped your beliefs.
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Think about family influences versus school and peer groups.
Question 6.
Develop a brief essay discussing the effects of secondary groups on social behavior and individual goals.
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Consider how these groups create formal structures.

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