Question

On the first day of high school, Kaitlin overhears a group of girls calling her "goth" and "emo." She soon begins to don more black clothing, dark makeup, and seek out friends who dress the same. This is an example of ­­­­_________. A. Institutionalization B. Role Performance C. Role strain D. Ascribed status

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter B.

Explanation: Role Performance is when someone meets an expected pattern of behavior.

This can happen for several reasons, to fit into a group, or to belong to a group even if that created persona is not real.

In her case, it was the first day of high school and she felt pressured, to have friends, to fit in and meet those expectations.