Social Groups

What is a social group?

• A number of people gathered together

• A group with two or more people who meet regularly and interact

• Two or more people

All of the following statements are true about social groups EXCEPT:

• They are present in all societies

• They have a strong influence of members

• The size is always large

• They interact with each other

Which of the following can be classified as a social group?

• persons at a bus stop

• a football team

• persons waiting at a concert

True or false. A social group share a sense of unity recognising that they form a unit.

• True

• False

A _____________ social group is usually small.

• primary

• secondary

• formal

• informal

A ___________ social group is a group where the members are accepted because of who they are and what they mean to each other.

• formal

• primary

• secondary

In a ___________ social group the relationship of members within the group is based on mutual interest in the function of the group.

• primary

• secondary

• informal

Which group has a greater influence on an individual's sense of identity?

• primary

• secondary

• formal

Which of the following is a secondary social group?

• family

• close friends

• class

A political party is a ___________ and __________ social group

• primary and formal

• primary and informal

• secondary and formal

• secondary and informal