Exam 7: Class and Stratification in the United States

A(n) ____________ is a collection of two or more people who interact frequently with one another, share a sense of belonging, and have a feeling of interdependence.

We voluntarily join ____________ organizations when we want to pursue some common interest or gain personal satisfaction or prestige from being a member.

A group composed of three members is termed a(n) ____________ .

To many____________ , groups and organizations are generally characterized by superficiality and depthlessness in social relationships.

A teacher gives students ideas for an assignment, but encourages them to be creative and pick their own subject and format. The teacher is using a(n) ____________ leadership style.

Explain the concept of groupthink and why it can be dangerous for organizations.

Social psychologist____________ examined group decision making among political experts and found that major blunders in U.S. history may be attributed to pressure toward group conformity.

____________ leadership is goal- or task-oriented.

Which of these is not likely to constitute a reference group for a person who strongly believes in the value of human rights and equal opportunity?

Define the differences among the sociological concepts of groups, aggregates, and categories.

Describe the research of Solomon Asch, and explain its contributions to our understanding of group conformity.

People voluntarily become members of utilitarian organizations.

Larger groups typically have less solidarity and more formalized leadership than smaller groups.

A(n)____________ is a group that strongly influences a person's behavior and social attitudes, regardless of whether that individual is an actual member.

According to sociologist George Ritzer, _____________refers to a world of no surprises.

People will always accept the values of the groups of which they are members.

The impersonality and focus on technical ability within bureaucracies make them resistant to inequality based on race, gender, and class.

In discussing primary and secondary groups, the text points out that ____________ .

The ideal-type characteristics of bureaucratic organizations, as specified by Max Weber, include an emphasis on ____________ .

A(n)____________ is a group to which a person belongs and with which the person feels a sense of identity.