George has been asked to join a "secret society" (similar to a small fraternity) at his college. This group's initiation rituals are quite severe and somewhat dangerous

In addition, members tend to identify strongly with the group. If George decides to join, he can expect that ________.
A) the group is not very cohesive
B) members tend to leave the group shortly after being initiated as members
C) higher-status members tend to break away from the group more easily than do low-status members
D) members are very unlikely to leave the group after they have joined
E) members tend to belong to the group for a while, then drift away


Answer: D

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