Sociology: Role Conflict and Role Strain
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What is the stage of socialization that occurs in the workplace or tertiary institutions?

  • Secondary socialization
  • Primary socialization
  • Tertiary socialization (correct)
  • Quaternary socialization
  • What is the term used to denote the position that one holds in a social interaction or society?

  • Socialization
  • Status (correct)
  • Group dynamics
  • Role
  • What type of status is achieved through birth, and one has no say in it?

  • Achieved status
  • Economic status
  • Social status
  • Ascribed status (correct)
  • What refers to the behaviours, obligations, and privileges attached to a status?

    <p>Role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of socialization occurs more quickly than primary socialization?

    <p>Tertiary socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage of socialization do we assimilate into groups?

    <p>Tertiary socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a person is unable to fulfill expectations of one role due to other roles in different statuses?

    <p>Role Conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a small group characterized by close-knit cooperation and association between members?

    <p>Primary Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest social grouping, composed of two persons?

    <p>Dyad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of social groups in transmitting culture in society?

    <p>To facilitate the transmission of culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when multiple obligations within one role cause tension and strain?

    <p>Role Strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who first used the term 'primary group' in 1902?

    <p>Charles Horton Cooley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of secondary groups?

    <p>To serve an instrumental function, being goal-oriented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a group or category that people believe they belong to?

    <p>In-group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a reference group?

    <p>To establish and enforce morals, norms, and codes of conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the presence of an in-group?

    <p>The existence of an out-group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of primary groups?

    <p>They have a strong sense of social connection and understanding among its members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a reference group?

    <p>A peer group</p> Signup and view all the answers

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