Question 1: There are 35 cars backed up at the intersection because of an accident. Which sociological term best describes these 35 drivers?
A. A primary group
B. An aggregate
C. An association
D. A secondary group
Question 2: Which set of characteristics is most applicable to describing a secondary group?
A. Formal, impersonal, anonymous
B. Formal, intimate, face-to-face interaction
C. Impersonal, face-to-face interaction, a sense of belonging
D. Anonymous, intimate, a sense of identity
Question 3: Cody is a member of the L.A. Crips. The other gangs in his territory are the Bloods and Satan's Slaves. Cody feels very antagonistic towards the Bloods and the Slaves. For Cody, what type of group do these two rival gangs represent?
A. Primary groups
B. Social networks
C. Secondary groups
D. Out-groups
Question 4: What was the initial conclusion drawn from the experiment known as the "small world phenomenon"?
A. Cliques are a basic aspect of society.
B. Society is unconsciously linked together by mutual acquaintances.
C. Small groups are powerful influences on career choices.
D. People have a deep need to be accepted by their peers.