Exam 5: Group Processes and Structure

Research in the group processes and structures face of sociological social psychology focuses on micro-level interactions and does not consider how society affects individuals' perceptions and behaviors.

As discussed in Chapter 5" the _______________________ of most studies in the group processes and structures face of sociological social psychology is both a strength and weakness of research within this orientation.

Suppose that you wanted to explain why fans at sporting events degrade supporters of the opposing team. Which theoretical perspective is most relevant to this topic?

When resources are exchanged" opportunity costs are:

Social identity theorists argue that groups:

Which theoretical framework within the group processes and structures tradition was developed by psychological social psychologists?

In negotiated exchanges men are more likely than women to exhibit commitment.

Whereas much of the research on reciprocal exchange is survey based" research on negotiated exchange is typically ________________.

Actors will often continue to exchange with a particular partner even when they could obtain more rewards by exchanging with someone else. This behavioral pattern reflects what social exchange theorists call:

Diffuse status characteristics (e.g." gender" race/ethnicity" or social class):

In a reciprocal exchange:

Describe the three theoretical frameworks within the group processes and structures face of sociological social psychology. Illustrate the focus of each theoretical framework in GPS by reviewing the design and results of at least one of the studies discussed in Chapter 5 (review at least one study per theoretical framework) In your opinion" which theoretical framework yields the most insightful or useful research? Explain.

What can you do to increase your power in negotiated exchange?

Why are people hesitant to use coercive (punishment) power in exchanges with others?

Hopkins and Moore's field experiment focusing on residents of a Scottish town's perceptions of their English neighbors shows that social identities can be:

Gender, race, and social class are diffuse status characteristics.

In a negatively connected exchange network" exchange in one relation:

Task groups" like those studied by status characteristics theorists" are:

Small groups are characterized by propinquity" perceived similarity" and:

Pugh and Wahrman whose experiment within the status characteristics tradition was discussed Chapters 1 and 5 found that the effect of gender on social influence (male > female) can be eliminated by: