U5L2

• What is a group in which an individual identifies himself and feels a sense of belongingness called?


  In-group
• How does an individual learn to use "my" and "we"?

  Through their identification with an in-group
• What characterizes an out-group?

  Feelings of indifference, avoidance, strangeness, dislike, and being out of place
• What is a task group?

  A group formed to accomplish jobs, tasks, or obligations
• What is the primary purpose of a relationship group?

  To fulfill the feeling of companionship
• What is an influence group?

  A group formed to support a particular cause or ideology
• What is a gemeinschaft group?

  A social system where most relationships are personal or traditional, composed of many primary groups
• What is a gesellschaft group?

  A society of bargaining and contract with individualistic, impersonal, formal, and realistic relationships
• What is peer pressure?

  A social pressure by members of one's peer group to take certain actions or adopt certain values
• What are the types of groups according to self-identification?

  • In-group: Sense of belonging
  • Out-group: Indifference and avoidance
• What are the types of groups according to purpose?

  • Task group: Accomplish jobs or tasks
  • Relationship group: Fulfill companionship
  • Influence group: Support a cause or ideology
• What are the types of groups according to social organization?

  • Gemeinschaft group: Personal and traditional relationships
  • Gesellschaft group: Individualistic and contractual relationships