Question

melanie bears primary responsibility in the family for making sure that conflicts within the family are resolved and maintaining internal emotional affairs. that makes her the ______ leader of the family.
a expressive
b domestic
c instrumental
d internal

Explanation:

• Expressive leader: In sociology (a sub - field of Social Science), an expressive leader is focused on maintaining group harmony, handling emotional aspects, and resolving internal conflicts within a group (like a family). Melanie's role of resolving family conflicts and maintaining internal emotional affairs aligns with the characteristics of an expressive leader.
• Domestic: This is a rather general term and not a specific leadership role in the context of group dynamics theories.
• Instrumental leader: An instrumental leader is more concerned with achieving goals, task - oriented activities (e.g., providing resources for the family, making decisions about external matters like finances related to major purchases). This is not Melanie's role as described.
• Internal: This is too vague and not a recognized leadership type in the relevant sociological (Social Science) leadership role theories.

Answer:

A. expressive