In the Case of Many Environmentally Relevant Behaviors, the Descriptive

question 71

Multiple Choice

In the case of many environmentally relevant behaviors, the descriptive and injunctive norms are in conflict. When this happens

• A)the injunctive norm will exert a stronger influence than the descriptive norm.
• B)the descriptive norm will exert a stronger influence than the injunctive norm.
• C)the injunctive norm will likely be more salient than the descriptive norm.
• D)the descriptive norm will likely be more salient than the injunctive norm.

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