Carl is a 27-year-old who has worked for ten years with software development and hardware installation. When the group must decide what type of network to install, they listen to everything Carl says and make the choice he recommends. According to expectation-states theory, Carl achieved high status in this group because of his ___ status characteristics.
a. ascribed
b. ideal
c. specific
d. diffuse
e. potential
c. specific
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a. aldehyde isozyme b. acetylcholine c. acetaldehyde d. anandamide
Christine's parents buy fresh fruits and vegetables and have them available for her and the rest of the family. In addition, her parents like these foods. According to recent research, Christine is
A. likely to eat fruits and vegetables. B. not likely to eat fruits and vegetables. C. likely to choose a high-fat snack than to eat the available fruits and vegetables. D. more likely to be influenced by the food choices of her peers than her parents.
The healthcare system in the United States is under great financial pressure. Because of this reality, which of the following therapeutic approaches is MOST likely to expand?
A) ?Psychoanalysis. B) ?Couples therapy. C) ?Group therapy. D) ?Electroconvulsive therapy.
Two important dimensions of any group are
a. ascribed and achieved roles. b. structure and cohesiveness. c. role diffusion and status. d. groupthink and conformity.