The Concept of Social Norms Refers to

question 147

Multiple Choice

The concept of social norms refers to

• A) implicit or explicit rules a group has for acceptable beliefs, values, or behaviour.
• B) legal sanctions in response to deviant behaviour.
• C) social sanctions in response to deviant behaviour.
• D) social practices designed to promote cooperation in a group.
• E) the most common beliefs, values, or behaviour in a group of people.

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