SOCL 2001 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Total Institution, Soltyrei, Tertius Of Iconium
Document Summary
Social groups form the building blocks for society and for most social interaction. If one member leaves the group, the group ceases to exist. When a third person joins a dyad, that person can fill the role of either/or: mediator the two other actors in the group. Member of a triad who attempts to resolve conflict between: tertius gaudens. The third that rejoices, the new third member of a triad who benefits from conflict between the other two members of the group: divide et impera. Divide and conquer, the role of a member of a triad who intentionally drives a wedge between the other two actors in the group. As a group increases in size, the number of possible relationships increases exponentially. Small groups perspective, lack of formal arrangements, and a certain level of equality. A group characterized by face-to-face interaction, a unifocal.
