Sociology Chapter 5

Which statements correctly describe "the strength of weak ties"?

Weak ties provide access to valuable information. Weak ties provide benefits that strong ties do not.

How did Stanley Milgram test participants' obedience to authority?

He had "experimenters" coax "teachers" into shocking "learners"

authority based in the perception of remarkable personal qualities in a leader

charismatic authority

authority based in laws, rules, and procedures

legal-rational authority

The phrase "keeping up with the Joneses" is an example of what group concept?

reference group

authority based in custom, birthright, or divine right

traditional authority

Which concept refers to a state of normlessness that is kept in check by group membership?

anomie

How many relationships is possible in a group of 5?

10

Which of the following are aspects of group dynamics?

how groups change how groups disintegrate how groups form how groups achieve goals

What principle focuses on the use of formal rules and regulations in order to maximize efficiency without consideration of subjective or individual concerns?

rationalization

Jennifer's soccer league is quite large. It includes twelve teams and each team has approximately fifteen members. Jennifer is very popular and knows the most people throughout the league. Which social network concept best describes Jennifer's situation?

high centrality