Rohit wants to join the city's best-known debating society rather than a little-known one. Which of the following statements about Rohit are correct?
(A) Rohit's wish shows that people strive to be members of groups which are high in status.
(B) Once he becomes a member, Rohit will enjoy the status associated with that society.
(C) Rohit's wish shows cohesiveness, the 'we feeling' he has in the society he belongs to.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A and B only
(A) Rohit's wish shows that people strive to be members of groups which are high in status. — Correct. People strive to join groups which are high in status or viewed favourably by others. Rohit prefers the best-known society for this reason.
(B) Once he becomes a member, Rohit will enjoy the status associated with that society. — Correct. Members enjoy the status associated with their group. Joining a well-known society will raise Rohit's standing too.
(C) Rohit's wish shows cohesiveness, the 'we feeling' he has in the society he belongs to. — Incorrect. Cohesiveness is the 'we feeling' among members of a group. Rohit is not yet a member of the society, so he cannot feel its togetherness.
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