CONCEPTS SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES
Primary Group and Secondary Group A number of things or
persons being in some
relation to one another.
In-Groups and Out-Groups Within such categorization
people find comfort and
meaning in the groups they
place themselves in. An
Ingroup is a group to which
a person identifies as being a
member. An Outgroup is a
social group with which an
individual does not identify.
Reference group and networks Reference groups are used to
evaluate oneself and to adopt
some values, norms,
attitudes and beliefs of that
group. ... Social networks
are formed of all people one
person interacts with.
Whether they are from
primary or secondary group
ACTIVITY 4
Test 2
NO. COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Schoolmates Secondary group
2. Favorite basketball team Secondary Group
3. Childhood playmates Primary group
4. Celebrities Reference Group
Primary group - It is
typically a small social
group whose members
share close, personal,
enduring relationships.
Secondary groups -They
are large groups whose
relationships are
impersonal and goal-
oriented.
An Ingroup is a group
that you belong to in
which you feel a sense of
identity in that group. An
Outgroup is a group you
don't belong to, and you
may feel a sense of
competitiveness and
hostility. Ingroup and
Outgroup distinctions may
encourage Social
Cohesion among group
members.
Social networks are webs
of social relationships that
join a person to other
people and groups
vicariously, while a
reference group is a social
group used for self-
analysis.
 5. Doctor-Patient Secondary group
6. Family Primary group
7. Research Group Secondary Group
8. Heroes Reference Group
9. Husband and wife Primary Group
10. Siblings Secondary Group