Sociology / Unit 5 Soc 0623 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Triad
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The idea
A triad is a three-person group, more stable than a dyad because it survives one departure, but capable of coalitions against a member.
In practice
Two of three can now agree, outvote, or exclude, which no dyad can do.
Where people slip
Adding the third member changes the kind of group, not merely its size.
Your place on the trail
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