Behavior Patterns Expected of Someone Occupying a Given Position in a Social

question 43

Multiple Choice

Behavior patterns expected of someone occupying a given position in a social unit is called ________.

• A) conformity
• B) social status
• C) group cohesiveness
• D) a role

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Definitions:

Brooks' Law

The principle that adding manpower to a late software project makes it later, emphasizing the complexities of team dynamics.

Common Objective

A shared goal or target that all members of a group or team strive to achieve.

Informal Groups

Groups that form naturally within an organization, based on personal relationships or shared interests, rather than structured, official assignments.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory that examines how individuals' self-concepts are influenced by their perceived membership in social groups.