Exam 5: Group Processes and Structure

Status characteristics theorists argue that initial biases in groups based on individuals' status characteristics create:

Why is much of the research with the group processes and structures face of sociological social psychology experimental in design?

Like research in social structure and personality" research with the group processes and structures face of sociological social psychology has been criticized for:

Researchers in the GPS tradition often offer strategies for changing people's perceptions and behaviors. Discuss how inequality in task groups can be reduced" how an actor's power within a negotiated exchange can be increased" and how in-group favoritism can be minimized. When discussing each issue" indicate which theoretical framework generated the research being summarized.

According to the principle of least interest:

Reciprocal exchanges tend to yield higher levels of trust than negotiated exchanges.

What kind of social exchange occurs among family members, friends, and romantic partners?

Who studies the self-fulfilling nature of task-group dynamics?

When students are required to work in pairs on a class project" once a given individual chooses her partner" she is no longer available to others in the class as a potential work partner. Thus" her likelihood of engaging in an exchange relationship with her other classmates decreases" and the potential rewards associated with these other (alternative) alliances diminish. The scenario just described illustrates which kind of exchange network?

Status beliefs are the hierarchical component of cultural stereotypes.

Suppose that you wanted to study college students' dating relationships. Which theoretical perspective is most relevant to this topic?

Two or more interconnected exchange relations make up a(n):

What can be done to reduce inequality in tasks groups? Do these kinds of interventions have the potential to reduce social inequality at the macro level? Why or why not?

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

What is network expansion? Discuss how this process can be used to increase an actor's power in a negotiated exchange.

Most research on social identity theory is:

Summarize the results of Sprecher's study on inequity in college students' dating relationships. In doing so" please distinguish between underbenefiting and overbenefiting inequity. Apply Sprecher's findings to your romantic relationship or the romantic relationship of someone you know (e.g." a friend" your parents" or another relative) Does this relationship fit the pattern observed by Sprecher?

You have now studied a number of theories and/or theoretical perspectives. Which do you think would be most helpful for the type of issue you find interesting? Why? BE SURE to explain the theory or perspective you choose and tell what issue you find interesting.

Define the terms "group" and "social network."

Outside of personal relationships" trust often has negative consequences" including the perpetuation of racism.