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A(n) _____________ is any group to which a person does not belong.
 
  a. ingroup c. reference group
  b. outgroup d. primary group

Question 2

Carmen writes, When I was in high school, there were different groups such as preps,' hoods,' and nerds.' It was easy to tell who belonged to each group simply by looking at their dress and general physical appearance. People who belonged to one group didn't have much to do with those in the other two groups.. Carmen is describing__________ dynamics.
 
  a. socialization c. primary-secondary group
  b. ingroup-outgroup d. internalization

Question 3

The sociological term for those groups with which people identify and to which they feel closely attached is
 
  a. essential groups. c. outgroups.
  b. reference groups. d. ingroups.

Question 4

A group distinguishes itself through symbolic or physical boundaries. An example of a physical boundary is a
 
  a. a special hand shake. c. gate or fence.
  b. distinguishing color. d. a secret password.

Question 5

From a sociological point of view, a group is considered ______________ when everyone who is eligible joins and no member leaves the group.
 
  a. complete c. an ingroup
  b. ethnocentric d. a reference group

Question 6

____________ cast doubt on a group's purpose and value and reduce a group's power and influence.
 
  a. Those awaiting to be inducted c. Ineligible nonmembers
  b. Critics d. Eligible nonmembers

Answer to q. 1

B

Answer to q. 2

B

Answer to q. 3

D

Answer to q. 4

C

Answer to q. 5

A

Answer to q. 6

D

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