Chapter 7: Networks, Groups, and Organizations Flashcards
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what is fundamental attribution error?
say something is an individuals fault because of their personality and ignore situational or environmental factors that influence behaviour
what is a social network
social ties that link us together
what are nodes?
individuals, organizations, or entities within a network
what are links?
links are the connections between nodes in a network
what is distance in terms of social networks?
number of nodes it takes for one node to reach the other
what are weighted ties?
it is the strength of the connection between the nodes. the strength is based on how frequently they interact, who the nodes are, and what info gets exchanged
weak ties vs strong ties
weak - acquaintances, coworkers
strong - family, partners, good friends
what is a social capital
it is the resources an individual accrues through connection with other people or social networks
what is social support?
offerian material and emotional support to protect one from stress
what is the intensity of support you receive based on?
the strength of the ties, the size of the network, and how much you can contribute to your network. the stronger the network, the more support available. same with larger networks.
what is homophily?
the tendency of people to have ties to others who are similar to themselves. vouching for those that are like you.
what are social aggregates?
groups of people at a particular place
What are social categories?
groups based on common feature
what are secondary and primary social groups?
secondary groups are similar to weak ties (coworkers, classmates)
primary groups are more closely ties (family).
what is a social group?
a group where members interact regularly and share expectations for behaviour
define group behaviour
people will engage in acts when they are in a group that they would not have otherwise engaged in if they were alone
what is group think?
the pressure to conform to the group despite your own misgivings
why do people conform when in a group?
to avoid ridicule and embarrassment
four components of group behaviour
1) fear of ridicule - the desire to avoid ridicule leads people to conform
2) loyalty - engaging in risky behavior solidifies friendships
3) status - engage in risky behaviour to maintain status in a group
4) diffusion of moral responsibility - sharing the blame/guilt
what are organizations?
social structures created by people working together to achieve a goal
define rationalization
the pursuit of goals in a systematic and ordered manner
formal rationality
the mos effiecient means to achieving a goal
what are bureacracies?
rational systems—rules, procedures, structures, methods—for running complex organizations
what are the three kinds of authority?
traditional - derived through long-estabilished traditions
charismatic - derived from someones character
rational-legal - derived from legal orders
