A Sociologist Studies Drug-Use Patterns Among Small Groups of College

question 106

Multiple Choice

A sociologist studies drug-use patterns among small groups of college students in a Midwestern college.This would be an example of:

• A) conflict theory.
• B) functionalism.
• C) macrosociology.
• D) microsociology.

Analyze the formation and influence of group norms and the processes of social comparison and conformity.

Understand the phenomenon of group decision-making issues such as groupthink and social loafing.

Acknowledge the role of self-concept in shaping perceptions and interactions within social contexts.

Appreciate the complexity of social identity formation and its effects on intergroup relations.

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Definitions:

Observable Culture

The visible and tangible aspects of organizational culture, such as behaviors, rituals, symbols, and physical settings.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by prejudice towards other groups.

Human Beings

The species Homo sapiens, characterized by its advanced cognitive abilities and complex societal structures.

Core Values

Fundamental beliefs or guiding principles that dictate behavior and action within an organization or individual.