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What is the primary characteristic of a diffuse role?
What is the primary characteristic of a diffuse role?
- It is a role that is not clearly defined and can be applied to various contexts (correct)
- It is a role that is only held by individuals with high social status
- It is a role that is highly defined and regulated by social norms
- It is a role that is limited to a specific context or situation
Which of the following is an example of a specific role?
Which of the following is an example of a specific role?
- Teacher (correct)
- Friend
- Citizen
- Leader
What is the main difference between a diffuse role and a specific role?
What is the main difference between a diffuse role and a specific role?
- The number of people who can hold the role
- The level of social status associated with the role
- The level of responsibility associated with the role
- The clarity of the role's definition (correct)
Which type of social role is characterized by a high level of flexibility and adaptability?
Which type of social role is characterized by a high level of flexibility and adaptability?
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What is the term for the concept that refers to the expectation of behavior associated with a particular social position?
What is the term for the concept that refers to the expectation of behavior associated with a particular social position?
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Study Notes
Social Roles
- A diffuse role has a broad range of expectations and behaviors, making it difficult to define specific responsibilities.
- A specific role has a narrow range of expectations and behaviors, making it easy to define specific responsibilities.
Role Characteristics
- The main difference between a diffuse role and a specific role lies in the level of flexibility and adaptability: diffuse roles are highly flexible, while specific roles are less flexible.
- Diffuse roles are characterized by a high level of flexibility and adaptability.
Social Position Expectations
- The term for the concept that refers to the expectation of behavior associated with a particular social position is a "role."
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