What is the expected behavior for a particular status or social position ? a. social roleb. social institution c. social network d. social structure families are an example of which of the following ? a. primary groups b. secondary groups c. social networksd. all of the above

Question 1

The correct answer is A.

That is exactly the definition of social role. It comprises a group of behaviors, rights, obligations and beliefs connected to specific social situations. These end up shaping groups of people, within a society, who share equal socioeconomic characteristics and behaviours. Therefore member from each social group are expected to behave according to some specific roles.

Question 2

The correct answer is A.

Primary groups are those constituted by people who share deep emotional bonds, and characterized by long-lasting and very personal relationships established among its members. The most important examples are family and close groups of friends.