Define the terms in-groups, out-groups, and reference groups. What function does each type of group fulfill? Distinguish between groups, coalitions, and social institutions.
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(a) 6 (b) 13.0 (c) 21 (d) 33
Which of the following refers to Durkheim's notion on the loss of direction felt by individuals when social control becomes ineffective?
A. Functionalism B. Social constraint C. Communion D. Anomie
Members of Hillary's community are concerned with face-to-face relations, rather than superficial interactions. Hillary's community relates to a ______.
A. gesellschaft societies B. gemeinschaft societies C. postindustrial societies D. postmodern societies
When a researcher collects information about a group through direct involvement and inspection, this is known as
A. secondary analysis. B. an experiment. C. observation. D. a survey.