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Exercises: Thinking Sociologically 1. According to George Simmel, what are the primary differences between dyads and triads? Explain, according to his theory, how the addition of a child would 2. The advent of the Internet, cloud computing, and the computerization of the workplace may change our organizations and relationships with coworkers alter the relationship between a husband and wife. Does the theory fit this situation? Explain how you see modern organizations changing with the adoption of newer information technologies 4 Contemporary Research on Groups and Networks Unanswered Questions p. 153 p. 159 Learn what th^ · ·-·-i. -

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A dyad is the most basic social group as it only consists of two people, whereas a triad comprises three people. One of the key features observed in a dyad is that if one person withdraws from the group, the group ceases to exist. Although a triad would be more stable in that sense (due to the presence of a third member who can mediate during conflict), there is an existence of a two versus one group dynamic.

This theory would fit well in a family of three with two parents and a child. Adding the child as a member of the group actually increases its stability. The child’s presence would alter the way parents relate to and interact with each other. For instance, many couples decide to “work out” a failing marriage, only for the sake of their child.

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