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bcretired · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

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

Question 2

Omri, in his professional association, serves informally as a kind of father confessor, listening attentively to members of that group. This best reflects ________ in(of) the group.

a) his role
b) the status he has attained
c) an unstated norm
d) an assigned task