A Descriptive Norm Gives You Information About

question 33

Multiple Choice

A descriptive norm gives you information about

• A) how you ought to act.
• B) what is expected of you by those in authority.
• C) what most people actually do.
• D) what actions are possible in a situation.

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Definitions:

Anti-Poverty

Initiatives and policies aimed at reducing or eliminating poverty, focusing on economic support, education, and access to healthcare and housing.

Crime Control

Strategies, policies, and measures implemented to reduce, prevent, and manage criminal behavior and maintain social order.

Moral Panic

A widespread feeling of fear and concern among a large number of people that some evil threatens the well-being of society, often out of proportion to the actual threat.

Crime Rate

The number of reported crimes in a given area during a specified period of time, typically expressed per 100,000 population.