Exam 6: Societies to Social Networks

Briefly explain how social inequality is linked to the transformation of society.

Did equality among the masses increase or decrease following the Industrial Revolution? Provide evidence to support your answer.

What did Stanley Milgram's teacher-learner experiment demonstrate?

How would an organization minimize the occurrence of groupthink?

What is the difference between a social network and a clique?

Despite recent confirmation of Milgram's findings, Milgram's experiment on small group phenomenon has received much criticism over the years. For example Kleinfeld criticized the study by making the analogy that "we live in a world that looks a lot like ________."

A society that is based on the harnessing of machines powered by fuels is called a(n) ________ society.

Discuss the consequences of dividing our world into in-groups and out-groups.

What is the difference between a primary and secondary group?

Define a group and explain the differences between primary and secondary groups.

Kody is a member of the L.A. Crips. The other gangs in his territory are the Bloods and Satan's Slaves. Kody feels very antagonistic towards the Bloods and the Slaves. For Kody, these two rival gangs would be considered ________.

The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in 1765 when the steam engine was first used to run machinery.

What is the key feature of postindustrial societies as it relates to the work force?

Because of our sense of belonging and loyalty to in-groups, we often judge our own group's traits as virtues, but view the same traits in other groups as vices. This judgment of superiority is an example of ________.

Which society was the first to develop permanent settlements?

How do social networks perpetuate inequality?

Stanley Milgram's small world experiment came to the remarkable conclusion that people in the United States are linked to all other people in the country through chains of relationships that are, on average, only six links long. How does social structure influence how many people someone is effectively connected to and the number of links that may be necessary to establish a network contact?

Why don't aggregates and categories qualify as social groups?

Match the term with the definition. 1) group 2) pastoral society 3) horticultural society 4) agricultural society 5) primary group 6) secondary group 7) social network 8) clique 9) group dynamics 10) coalition 11) instrumental leader 12) expressive leader 13) authoritarian leader 14) laissez-faire leader 15) groupthink -A) the social ties radiating outward from the self that link people together B) the alignment of some members of a group against others C) a society based on large-scale food production using plows drawn by animals D) a narrowing of thought by several people leading to the perception that there is only one correct answer or solution E) a group that is relatively large, temporary, anonymous and formal; based on some interest or activity F) an individual who increases harmony and minimizes conflict in a group G) a cluster of people within a larger group who choose to interact with one another H) a group characterized by intimate, long-term, face-to-face association and cooperation I) an individual who leads by being highly permissive J) people who interact with one another, have something in common and believe that what they have in common is significant K) an individual who tries to keep the group moving toward its goals L) an individual who leads by giving orders M) the ways in which individuals affect groups and the ways in which groups influence individuals N) a society based on cultivating plants by the use of hand tools O) a society based on the pasturing of animals

Why did the creation of the industrial society lead to greater social inequality?