SOCL 2001 : Study Guide Exam 2 Sociology
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Social groups two or more people who interact w/ one another, who share a common identity and a sense of belonging. Primary group- a relatively small group or people who engage in intimate face to face interaction over an extended period. Secondary groups a large, usually formal, impersonal and temporary collection of people who pursue a specific goal or activity. In-groups people who share a sense of identity that excludes and devalues outsiders. Out-groups people who are viewed and treated negatively b/c they are seen as having values, beliefs, and other characteristics different from those of an in-group. Reference groups a group of people who shape our behavior, values and attitudes. Group conformity: studies show that most people are influenced by group pressure. Asch"s research demonstrated the power or groups over individuals (nearly 75 percent of the participants in the conformity experiments went along with the rest of the group at least one time)
