Sociology Concepts

Primary group

• People who are emotionally close, know one another well, and seek one another’s company.

• A group of individuals who share a common goal but do not have close emotional ties.

• A collection of people who interact infrequently and have little emotional connection.

• A formal organization with a specific structure and hierarchy.

Formal organization

• A group deliberately created to achieve one or more long-term goals.

• An informal gathering of individuals with no specific purpose.

• A temporary alliance formed for a single event.

• A collection of unrelated individuals working independently.

Iron law of oligarchy

• Theory that power increasingly becomes concentrated in the hands of a few members of any organization.

• A principle stating that all organizations will eventually become bureaucratic.

• A concept that suggests power is distributed equally among all members.

• A theory that emphasizes the role of democracy in organizational structures.

Groupthink

• Self-deceptive thinking based on conformity to group beliefs and group pressure to conform.

• A method of decision-making that prioritizes individual opinions over group consensus.

• A psychological phenomenon where individuals act independently without influence from others.

• A strategy for enhancing creativity by encouraging diverse viewpoints.

Secondary relationship

• Impersonal interactions involving limited parts of personalities.

• Deep emotional connections between individuals.

• Frequent and meaningful exchanges of personal information.

• Long-lasting bonds formed through shared experiences.

Conformity

• Behavior that matches group expectations.

• Acting independently of group norms.

• Rejecting societal influences.

• Adopting a unique personal style.

Social category

• People who share a social characteristic.

• A group of individuals with similar hobbies.

• A classification based on geographical location.

• A collection of unrelated individuals.

Conflict

• Interaction aimed at defeating an opponent.

• A peaceful resolution to disagreements.

• A method of collaboration and teamwork.

• A strategy for negotiation and compromise.

Social aggregate

• A group of people with a shared identity.

• People temporarily in the same place at the same time.

• A permanent community with shared values.

• Individuals who interact regularly.

Social network

• A web of social relationships that join a person to other people and groups.

• A platform for sharing photos and videos.

• A type of online game that connects players.

• A method of data storage in computing.