According to Status Characteristics Theory, Which of the Following Factors

question 88

Multiple Choice

According to status characteristics theory, which of the following factors does not determine status?

• A) control over the resources needed by the group
• B) contribution to goals
• C) ability to conform to group norms
• D) personality
• E) talent

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