PSY 309 Chapter 5: Ch 5
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A group is a collection of people who share some attribute, identify with one another, and interact with each other. Social groups provide the values, norms, and rules that guide people"s lives. Unlike a group, a crowd is a temporary gathering of people in a public place, whose members do not identify with each other and will not remain in contact. A crowd is one example of an aggregate, a collection of people who share a physical location but do not have lasting social relations. Primary groups usually involve the most face-to-face interaction and cooperation and the deepest feelings of belonging. Secondary groups are larger and less personal. They are usually organized around a specific activity or task. A social network is the web of direct and indirect ties connecting an individual to other people: you and your family, friends, peers, colleagues, teachers, and coworkers constitute your social network.
