Questions and Answers
What is role expectation?
A group or society's definition of the way a specific role ought to be played.
What defines role performance?
How a person actually plays the role.
What is role conflict?
Occurs when incompatible demands are placed on a person by two or more statuses held at the same time.
What does role strain mean?
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What are role exits?
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What are the four stages involved in role exit?
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Study Notes
Role Expectations
- Defined as societal or group criteria outlining how a specific role should be played.
Role Performance
- Refers to the actual execution of a role by an individual, which may differ from expectations.
Role Conflict
- Arises when a person faces contradictory demands from multiple statuses or roles held concurrently.
Role Strain
- Occurs when a single status imposes conflicting demands, leading to difficulty in fulfilling that role.
Role Exits
- Involves individuals disengaging from significant social roles that have previously shaped their identity.
Four Stages of Role Exits
- Doubt: Initial feelings questioning the relevance or suitability of the role.
- Search for Alternatives: Actively seeking new roles or identities that may be more fulfilling.
- Turning Point: A decisive moment where a change becomes evident or necessary.
- Creation of a New Identity: Establishing a new sense of self after moving away from previous social roles.
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Description
Explore the complexities of social roles through this quiz on role expectations, performance, and conflicts. Understand concepts such as role strain and the stages of role exits, and how these elements shape individual identities in society.
