SOCL 2001 Lecture : Lecture 1
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Dyad a______________________b simplest form of interaction with two people. Triad a______________________b 3 people interacting and it will change the dynamics of interaction. If a and b argue and c comes a long it can join one or fix the problem. Group - is two or more people, at least 3-4. Has a certain type of connection between the people in the group. Primary groups close personal relationships with close relatives or friends, tends to be small but have long lasting relationships, with a certain amount of intimacy and we show our feelings involves diffuse. Expressive needs primary group fulfils this, emotionally satisfied. Secondary groups-we know them but are not that close to, casual friends, school mates, much larger than primary. Instrumental needs goals like college credits or free food. Preference groups groups we use as a standard of evaluation, we compare ourselves to that group, may or not belong to it.
