Brett Had Too Much to Drink at a Dorm Party

question 48

Multiple Choice

Brett had too much to drink at a dorm party. He exposed himself to one of the young women who also lived in the dorm, and thrust himself in her face when she tried to get away. Which statement best describes Brett's behavior?

• A) Brett violated a folkway norm, because Brett broke an informal rule.
• B) Brett's actions violated mores, because mores are norms that regulate moral and ethical behavior.
• C) Brett's actions were taboo, and taboos are extreme norm violations on par with incest and cannibalism.
• D) Brett's behavior did not violate norms.

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