PsychologySocial Influence and Group Processes

Which characteristic of a group means that its members perform the sa…

Which characteristic of a group means that its members perform the same functions every time the group meets?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

The correct answer is Option (3) → Interactions structured by roles and norms

A fixed job for each member on every occasion comes from the group's settled pattern of roles, backed by its norms.

NCERT (2026-27): “Introduction …
• A collection of individuals whose interactions are structured by a set of roles and norms. This means that the group members perform the same functions every time the group meets and the group members adhere to group norms. …”