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Discuss the consequences of dividing our world into in-groups and out-groups.

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What did Stanley Milgram's teacher-learner experiment demonstrate?

A) A substantial number of people will inflict pain on others if ordered to do so by a person in a position of authority.
B) Most people conform to social norms, even when told to deviate from them by persons in authority.
C) Group conformity is the most important social relationship people seek to achieve.
D) Individualism is among the most cherished personal qualities one can possess.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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A society that is based on the harnessing of machines powered by fuels is called a(n) ________ society.

Briefly explain how social inequality is linked to the transformation of society.

The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in 1765 when the steam engine was first used to run machinery.

Define a group and explain the differences between primary and secondary groups.

Why don't aggregates and categories qualify as social groups?

Did equality among the masses increase or decrease following the Industrial Revolution? Provide evidence to support your answer.

Stanley Milgram's small world experiment came to the remarkable conclusion that people in the United States are linked to all other people in the country through chains of relationships that are, on average, only six links long. How does social structure influence how many people someone is effectively connected to and the number of links that may be necessary to establish a network contact?

How do social networks perpetuate inequality?

What is the difference between a primary and secondary group?

Match the term with the definition. 1) group 2) pastoral society 3) horticultural society 4) agricultural society 5) primary group 6) secondary group 7) social network 8) clique 9) group dynamics 10) coalition 11) instrumental leader 12) expressive leader 13) authoritarian leader 14) laissez-faire leader 15) groupthink -A) the social ties radiating outward from the self that link people together B) the alignment of some members of a group against others C) a society based on large-scale food production using plows drawn by animals D) a narrowing of thought by several people leading to the perception that there is only one correct answer or solution E) a group that is relatively large, temporary, anonymous and formal; based on some interest or activity F) an individual who increases harmony and minimizes conflict in a group G) a cluster of people within a larger group who choose to interact with one another H) a group characterized by intimate, long-term, face-to-face association and cooperation I) an individual who leads by being highly permissive J) people who interact with one another, have something in common and believe that what they have in common is significant K) an individual who tries to keep the group moving toward its goals L) an individual who leads by giving orders M) the ways in which individuals affect groups and the ways in which groups influence individuals N) a society based on cultivating plants by the use of hand tools O) a society based on the pasturing of animals

What is the difference between a social network and a clique?

Because of our sense of belonging and loyalty to in-groups, we often judge our own group's traits as virtues, but view the same traits in other groups as vices. This judgment of superiority is an example of ________.

Kody is a member of the L.A. Crips. The other gangs in his territory are the Bloods and Satan's Slaves. Kody feels very antagonistic towards the Bloods and the Slaves. For Kody, these two rival gangs would be considered ________.

How would an organization minimize the occurrence of groupthink?

Which society was the first to develop permanent settlements?

Why did the creation of the industrial society lead to greater social inequality?

Despite recent confirmation of Milgram's findings, Milgram's experiment on small group phenomenon has received much criticism over the years. For example Kleinfeld criticized the study by making the analogy that "we live in a world that looks a lot like ________."

What is the key feature of postindustrial societies as it relates to the work force?