The Difference Between Status and Role Is That ________

question 3

Multiple Choice

The difference between status and role is that ________.

• A) status identification is strictly enforced, but roles are not
• B) we occupy a status that is a social position, but we play a role that is a social expectation
• C) status is voluntary, but role is obligatory
• D) status determines social position, while role is not significant

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Definitions:

Primacy Effect

Tendency to attend to the first pieces of information observed about another person in order to form an impression.

Halo Effect

Attributing a variety of positive qualities to those you like.

Horn Effect

Attributing a variety of negative qualities to those you dislike.

Recency Effect

Tendency to attend to the most recent information observed about another person in order to form or modify an impression.