Exam 5: Societies to Social Networks

The concept of "groupthink" was developed by ________.

Which society is characterized as being the most egalitarian and nomadic, consisting of 25 to 40 members?

The domestication revolution was the immediate stimulus for the advent of the agricultural society.

Describe the social changes that resulted from the invention of the plow.

A group characterized by intimate, long-term, face-to-face association and cooperation is referred to as a ________.

Discuss the five social revolutions and their causes.

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

Primary groups are fundamental in forming the social nature and ideals of the individual.

As the size of a group decreases, the likelihood for diffusion of responsibility also decreases.

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

Why are secondary groups essential to the functioning of society?

What are the three leadership styles?

Leaders tend to be more talkative and express greater determination and self-confidence.

Milgram's experiment involving the "small world phenomenon" utilized two groups. He referred to these two groups as the ________ and the ________.

There are New York Yankee fans in every state in America, throughout Canada, and in nations all over the world. Sociologically, which concept best describes these fans?

How do social networks perpetuate inequality?

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

The dawn of civilization is most associated with the advent of the agricultural society.

How groups influence individuals and how individuals affect groups is referred to as ________.

Discuss groupthink. Although usually criticized, in what situations would the concept of groupthink be beneficial?