Question

dyads are different from triads because
a. dyads typically have more formalized leadership structures than triads
b. dyads typically have less social solidarity than triads
c. members of dyads are more likely to specialize in different tasks than members of triads
d. the active participation of both members is crucial to the survival of dyads
emma started taking french classes six weeks ago. her class had a total of 15 students who met every friday for an hour to learn french. initially, the students engaged only in impersonal conversations. however, gradually, as they got to know each other better, they became friends and started having personal, emotion - based conversations with each other. they also started meeting outside the class. which of the following statements does this scenario exemplify?
a. a secondary group can eventually become a primary group
b. an individuals secondary and primary groups are always mutually exclusive
c. a social group can become an aggregate
d. an individuals significant others can gradually become members of the individuals secondary group

Explanation:

• First question:
• Dyads (groups of two) rely on both members' active participation for survival. If one leaves, the dyad ceases to exist. Triads (groups of three) can still exist if one member leaves. Triads are more likely to have formalized leadership structures (as there are more people to take on roles), have more social solidarity (more relationships to maintain group cohesion), and members of triads are more likely to specialize (more people to divide tasks among).
• Second question:
• A secondary group is typically more impersonal, goal - oriented (like a French class for learning). A primary group is more personal, based on emotional connections. The scenario shows a group that started as a secondary group (French class for learning) and became a primary group (friends with personal, emotion - based conversations). Secondary and primary groups are not always mutually exclusive. An aggregate is a collection of people in the same place at the same time with no real group bonds. And the process described is the opposite of what option d suggests (it's a secondary group becoming more primary, not significant others joining a secondary group).

Answer:

• First question: d. the active participation of both members is crucial to the survival of dyads.
• Second question: a. A secondary group can eventually become a primary group.