Expectation States Theorists Define Status Structures As

question 48

Multiple Choice

Expectation states theorists define status structures as:

• A)beliefs within society about the relative abilities of different groups" which can be ranked from low to high
• B)external ratings of group members provided by a person or institution perceived as a legitimate authority
• C)established relations among group members in which one or more individuals has power of others
• D)subjective rankings of group members based upon their perceived likelihood of moving the group toward the successful completion of its goals
• E)the dominance hierarchy that naturally forms among individuals once they get to know one another

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