As Compared to a Value, a Norm Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

As compared to a value, a norm is:

• A) an established standard of conduct maintained by an organization.
• B) a commonly-held perception of ethical conduct within a particular society.
• C) a subjective standard of behavior that differs from person to person.
• D) an inherent character trait that cannot be taught or imposed externally.
• E) the collective conception of what a community or culture finds desirable or morally proper.

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Definitions:

Academic Dishonesty

A breach of academic integrity that involves cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of misrepresentation or fabrication in an academic setting.

Functional Imperatives

Essential tasks that an institution, organization, or system must perform to maintain stability and continue to exist.

Parsons

Talcott Parsons, an influential American sociologist known for his work on the theory of social action and for developing structural functionalism.

Adaptation

The social system must be able to gather and distribute sufficient resources and adjust to changes in its environment.