Features and Classification of Groups

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Norms: the acceptable standards of behavior within a group that are shared by the group’s members.
Role: a set of expected behavior patterns attributed to someone occupying a given position in a group.
Role Expectations: Others’ belief of how a person should act in a given situation
Role Identity: Certain attitudes and behaviors consistent with a role.
Role Perception: An individual’s view of how he or she is supposed to act in a given situation.
Status: The individual’s position or rank within the group.