Which of the following is a social aggregate?

people waiting at Terminal C for Flight 181

Which is more likely to be an in-group?

primary group

Whereas psychologists study the emotions and behaviors of one person, sociologists study the patterns within groups. What is the smallest size that can make up a social group?

a dyad

Introductory sociology classes tend to have fairly large enrollments, perhaps more than 100 students. In contrast, graduate seminars have small enrollments, usually fewer than 15 students. How does this difference in enrollment influence the dynamics of the different classes?

If a student skips the introductory class, it will have little or no effect on the class, whereas if a student skips the seminar, it will influence the class more.

The first systematic interpretation of modern organizations was developed by:

Max Weber

According to Weber's analysis of organizations, the most significant relations between people as stated in the rules of an organization are:

formal

What did Max Weber liken bureaucracies to?

machines operating according to rational rules

Michel Foucault's term for the supervision of activities in organizations is:

surveillance

According to Michel Foucault, timetables:

regulate activities across space and time

The McDonaldization of society refers to the:

increased uniformity and rationality of society due to fast-food restaurant operating principles