Identify the elements of group structure: (A) Roles(B) Isolation(C) N…

Identify the elements of group structure:

(A) Roles
(B) Isolation
(C) Norms
(D) Cohesiveness
(E) Status

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (C), (D) and (E) only

As members interact, a group develops a structure. Its four important elements are roles, norms, status and cohesiveness.

(A) Roles Correct. Roles are socially defined expectations that individuals in a given situation are expected to fulfil, as a son or daughter is expected to respect elders.

(B) Isolation Incorrect. Isolation means being cut off from others, the very opposite of what holds a group together. A highly cohesive group makes members feel and act as a social unit and less like isolated individuals.

(C) Norms Correct. Norms are expected standards of behaviour and beliefs established, agreed upon and enforced by group members, the group’s ‘unspoken rules’.

(D) Cohesiveness Correct. Cohesiveness refers to togetherness, binding or mutual attraction among group members, the team spirit or ‘we feeling’.

(E) Status Correct. Status is the relative social position given to group members by others; it may be ascribed (because of seniority) or achieved (through expertise or hard work).

NCERT (2025-26): “Nature and Formation of Groups … Four important elements of group structure are :

Roles are socially defined expectations that individuals in a given situation are expected to fulfil. Roles refer to the typical behaviour that depicts a person in a given social context. You have the role of a son or a daughter and with this role, there are certain role expectations, i.e. including the behaviour expected of someone in a particular role. As a daughter or a son, you are expected to respect elders, listen to them, and be responsible towards your studies.
Norms are expected standards of behaviour and beliefs established, agreed upon, and enforced by group members.…”

“Nature and Formation of Groups … Status refers to the relative social position given to group members by others. This relative position or status may be either ascribed (given may be because of one’s seniority) or achieved (the person has achieved status because of expertise or hard work).…”

“Nature and Formation of Groups … Cohesiveness refers to togetherness, binding, or mutual attraction among group members. As the group becomes more cohesive, group members start to think, feel and act as a social unit, and less like isolated individuals. Members of a highly cohesive group have a greater desire to remain in the group in comparison to those who belong to low cohesive groups.…”