In Which of the Following Situations Will Elizabeth Be Least

question 102

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations will Elizabeth be least likely to make correspondent inferences from Bob's behaviour?

• A) if the behaviour has been coerced
• B) if the behaviour is consistent with social norms
• C) if the behaviour has just one desirable outcome
• D) if the behaviour is expected given the circumstances

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Definitions:

Social System

An organized collection of parts that are highly integrated to accomplish an overall goal, describing the structured society in which we live.

Status

The relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something within a society or organization.

Role

Describes the behavior and actions expected from an individual in a specific position or context within a social system.

Status-role Complex

A concept referring to the combination of social positions (status) an individual occupies and the expected behaviors (roles) associated with those positions.