CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Social Interactions

Tim is a middle school student who wants to learn to play the guitar like his older brother, Eddie. Of what is Tim’s desire to be like his brother an example?
  1. Role conflict
  2. Goal conflict
  3. Achieved status
  4. Ascribed status
  5. Role modeling
Explanation
Answer: E - Tim is role modeling. He looks up to his older brother and models similar behaviors. Role conflict might occur if Tim’s role as a guitarist interfered with his role as a student.
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