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