Which of the Following Statements Regarding Group Roles Is True

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding group roles is true?

• A) roles may be organizational and formal with respect to group tasks
• B) a socio-emotional specialist plays an important informal role in social groups
• C) roles may be informal and gradually evolve over a number of interactions
• D) in any group, there are differences in status among the members
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Robbers Cave

Refers to a landmark social psychology experiment conducted in the 1950s that demonstrated how intergroup conflict can arise from competition for resources and be mitigated through cooperative tasks.

Intergroup Competition

Conflict and rivalry that occurs between different groups, often for resources, status, or power.

Manipulating

Influencing or controlling someone or something in a skillful but often unfair or deceitful way.

Well-Adjusted

Describes an individual who has successfully adapted to societal norms and expectations, maintaining mental and emotional stability.