In a Research Study of the Effect of Descriptive Norms

question 41

Multiple Choice

In a research study of the effect of descriptive norms on cooperation,under what circumstances were people most likely to cooperate?

• A) when they were instructed to do so
• B) when injunctive norms for sharing were activated
• C) when others in the group acted selfishly
• D) when others in the group cooperated

Critically analyze the oversimplification of complex problems by self-help materials.

Identify and explain major sociological theories including structural-functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism.

Analyze the role of power dynamics and economic decision-making within American society.

Describe the instrumental and expressive roles within family structures.

---

Definitions:

Gender Role

A set of societal norms dictating what types of behaviors are generally considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for individuals based on their actual or perceived sex.

Western Society

Societies typically found in Western Europe and North America, characterized by democratic forms of government, capitalist economies, and individualistic cultures.

Financial Impediments

Obstacles or barriers related to money that prevent individuals or entities from achieving their objectives or accessing certain opportunities.

Personal Happiness

A state of well-being and contentment that comes from within an individual.