Brian, a First-Year Student at a University, Is Finding It

question 129

Multiple Choice

Brian, a first-year student at a university, is finding it puzzling that some of his professors don't insist on being called "Sir," or "Professor," or "Doctor." Instead they encourage him to address them by their first names. Brian is puzzled because in high school, all his teachers insisted on being called "Sir," or "Ms." Which of the following is the response that is required of him in adjusting to the new norms he must now deal with?

• A) negotiate norms
• B) solidify norms
• C) challenge norms
• D) reify norms

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