The Concept of Social Norms Refers to

question 102

Multiple Choice

The concept of social norms refers to

• A) the most common beliefs, values, or behavior in a group of people.
• B) implicit or explicit rules a group has for acceptable beliefs, values, or behavior.
• C) social sanctions a group provides in response to deviant behavior.
• D) social practices designed to promote cooperation in a group.

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Definitions:

Subpoena Duces Tecum

A legal document ordering an individual to appear in court with specified documents or evidence.

Malfeasance

The performance of an act by a public official that is legally unjustified, harmful, or contrary to law; wrongdoing (used especially of an act in violation of a public trust).

Res Ipsa Loquitur

A legal doctrine that allows an inference of negligence to be drawn from the mere occurrence of certain types of accidents, without specific evidence of an act of negligence.

Subpoena Duces Tecum

A legal document requiring a person to produce documents or records for a court case.