Which term refers to a set of expectations about a social position, defining how those in the position ought to behave?

• A. Attitude
• B. Role
• C. Social Psychology
• D. Fundamental Attribution Error

Answer: (B)

A role is a set of expectations about how someone in a social position should behave. These expectations include norms, duties, and acceptable actions that help people know what is appropriate in that position. For example, the role of a student includes listening to the teacher, participating when called upon, and turning in assignments on time. This concept fits the question because it specifically describes the behavioral script attached to a social position.

Attitude is about a person’s evaluation or feeling toward something, not about the expected behavior tied to a position. Social Psychology is the study of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others, rather than a label for behavioral expectations. Fundamental Attribution Error is a bias in explaining others’ actions, attributing them to personality rather than situational factors, which is a different idea altogether.