1. Primary and Secondary Groups Chapter 6 Section 1

2. Groups, Categories, and Aggregates Groups = Two or more people who share common goals and ways of thinking and behaving Social Category = People who share a social characteristics Social Aggregate = People temporarily in the same place at the same time

3. Primary Groups people who are emotionally close, know one another well and seek one another’s company

4. Primary Groups How do primary groups develop? Small Size Face to face contact Continuous contact Proper social environment Primary Relationship = Functions of a primary group? Emotional support Socialization Encourage conformity

5. Who is in your Primary Group? Mom Dad Brother/Sister Grandparents Best Friends Boyfriend/Girlfriend Aunts/Uncles Niece/Nephew

6. Secondary Group People who share only a part of their lives while focusing on the same goal or task Friends Acquaintances Teachers …. Secondary Relationship=