How Are Informal Norms Different from Formal Norms

question 54

Multiple Choice

How are informal norms different from formal norms?

• A) Informal norms are always followed.
• B) Informal norms are legislated by the government.
• C) Informal norms involve dress and etiquette.
• D) Informal norms are implicit and unspoken.

Understand how information technology influences the bypassing of formal communication channels.

Understand the social-psychological definition and causes of loneliness.

Identify effective strategies for alleviating loneliness.

Recognize the impacts of loneliness on individual well-being, such as sleep quality and illness recovery.

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Definitions:

Mental Disorders

A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often causing distress and difficulty in functioning.

Durham Rule

A legal standard for determining insanity, stating that an accused is not criminally responsible if the unlawful act was the product of mental disease or defect.

Insanity Defense

A legal defense by which a defendant claims they were unable to understand the nature or wrongfulness of their actions due to mental illness at the time of the criminal act.

Psychosocial Model

A framework for understanding human behavior that emphasizes the interplay between psychological factors and social environment.