11 CAFS: Specific roles of individuals

Which identifies an example of conforming to norms in Australian society?

• Living off the land, isolated in a remote location

• Following road rules and driving safely

• A group of friends collectively preferring one brand of clothing

• Yelling at the referee at a football game to influence decision making

Which of the following is an example of conforming at school?

• Wearing the school uniform

• Being late for class to challenge the hierarchy

• Challenging the teacher's knowledge on a topic

• Choosing to ignore insults from a school bully

Which roles attempt to create group cohesion in a group?

• Advocate, judge, distracter

• Encourager, mediator, negotiator

• Brainstormer, hannoniser, implementer

• Monopoliser, busher, victim

Shaking hands when meeting someone is an example of which of the following?

• A social norm

• Conformity

• Requirement for group cohesiveness

• Universally accepted symbol of fiiendship

Working on a group project, Jack noticed that Simon was hesitant to contribute his ideas, due to some outspoken personalities dominating discussion. To enhance cohesion, Jack politely interrupted the discussion to ask Simon what his thoughts were on the topic, encouraging him to voice his opinion.

What is the specific role that Jack adopted within the group?

• To ensure the task was achieved

• To build and maintain relationships

• To influence the progress of the group

• To be the leader of the group

Group members who work at diverting attention from the task, so that goals are either not achieved or are achieved poorly, are taking on which of the following roles?

• Task-orientated

• Socioemotional

• Destructive

• Leader

What could be a possible consequence of an individual failing to conform to social norms?

• Rejection and isolation from the group

• Enhanced group unity and cohesiveness

• An increased level of wellbeing within the group

• Group disharmony