SOCL 2001 : Sociology Cheat Sheet Exam 2
Document Summary
We have a need to fit in so we don"t look different from others- social conformity. Small groups are easier to conduct research with, the more people, the more ties and the harder it is to study. Principle of least interest- if you pretend not to care, or do not care, you get the upper hand- only for a two person group (dyiad) Theory of transitivity- relationships are stable when they like each other, the relationship is unstable if one doesn"t like the other- only works for triad. Instrumental leader- gives instructions and tells people what to do, takes charge. Authoritarian leader- very disciplined, god like, stern, serious, no nonsense allowed, sets the rules (saban) Democratic leader- smiles, nice, people like them (les. Laissez-faire leader- let people do whatever they like. Social capital- resources or benefits people gain from their social networks. Formal organization-group of people who have certain characteristics and order, ex: college, high school, corporation.
