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What are the structural consequences for individuals as the size of a social group increases?

all of the above

more points of view to absorb

a more elaborate structure within which to function

less time to speak

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Which of the following is not a recognized criterion for the emergence of groupthink?

Members share an illusion of invulnerability

Members share a common socioeconomic background

Members withhold dissent and exercise self- censorship

Members demand conformity and apply pressure to those who express doubts about a proposed course of action

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Which statement accurately describes the sociological concept of reference groups?

They are membership groups

Those which do not match membership groups may create feelings of relative deprivation

They provide comparative but not normative functions

They are groups to which we refer in our conversations

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The classification of groups as 'primary' or 'secondary' refers to the nature of the relationship; it does not imply that one is inherently more what than the other?

Informal

None of these

Important

formal

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What is the term for a group that an individual uses as a standard for evaluating their own behavior and attitudes?

Primary group

Secondary group

Reference group

Close group

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What scenario does the 'Prisoner's Dilemma' game typically simulate?

you are more likely to employ a cooperative strategy if your partner exhibits cooperation early and consistently

neither you nor your partner can win

both partners can benefit if each play competitively

both partners can benefit if each plays cooperative

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What term describes a leader who is primarily focused on task completion and achieving specific goals?

Leadership function

Instrumental leader

Leaders

Expressive leaders

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What are the primary functions served by a reference group in a social context?

normative function by enforcing standards of conduct and belief

both a and b

elimination function by dissolving groups that no longer have a social purpose

comparison function by serving as a standard against which people can measure themselves and other

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What term describes a social group that serves as a standard of measurement for an individual's own behavior and attitudes?

Primary group

Out group

Social group

Reference group

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What term describes a collection of people who share common characteristics but lack meaningful social ties or interaction?

Opposite

Comprehension

Composite

Aggregate

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Social Group MCQs for Competitive Exams

Social Group MCQs for Competitive Exams

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