George Has Been Asked to Join a "Secret Society" (Similar

question 17

Multiple Choice

George has been asked to join a "secret society" (similar to a small fraternity) at his college.This group's initiation rituals are quite severe and somewhat dangerous.In addition,members tend to identify strongly with the group.If George decides to join,he can expect that ________.

• A)the group is not very cohesive
• B)members tend to leave the group shortly after being initiated as members
• C)higher-status members tend to break away from the group more easily than do low-status members
• D)members are very unlikely to leave the group after they have joined
• E)members tend to belong to the group for a while,then drift away

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