A Collection of People with Complementary Skills Who Regularly Interact

question 54

Multiple Choice

A collection of people with complementary skills who regularly interact to pursue common goals is called a(n) __________.

• A) formal crowd
• B) informal group
• C) team
• D) temporary committee

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Definitions:

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behavior, and social skills appropriate to their society or social group.

Approval

The act of accepting or endorsing something, often in a formal or official capacity.

Cooley

Charles Horton Cooley was an American sociologist who is best known for his concept of the looking-glass self, which describes the process by which individuals base their sense of self on how they believe others view them.

Looking-Glass Self

A concept in sociology suggesting that an individual's self-image is shaped by how others perceive them, acting as a reflective social mirror.