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According to status characteristics theory, how do people assess the competence and value of others' contributions?
By weighing each status characteristic in terms of its relevance to the task at hand
What is the main focus of status characteristics theory?
Explaining goal-oriented interaction
According to status characteristics theory, who tends to be disadvantaged in terms of performance expectations?
Women
According to expectation states theorists, how do people assess others' performance in a particular situation?
By seeking cues from others' performance
What is the role of expectations in status characteristics theory?
To assess competence and value
Quiz on Status Characteristics Theory and Expectations in the Sociology of Gender and Work. Test your knowledge on the importance of expectations in goal-oriented interactions, including assessing competence and assigning value to contributions.
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