Group Norms Are Social Standards of Behaviour in Groups

question 16

Multiple Choice

Group norms are social standards of behaviour in groups:

• A) that are always implicit.
• B) that are always explicit.
• C) that may be implicit and/or explicit.
• D) that should not be discussed or monitored.
• E) that are rarely broken because everyone knows what they are.

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Definitions:

Downward Social Comparison

A defensive tendency to compare oneself with someone whose troubles are more serious than one’s own.

Self-verification

The process through which individuals seek to confirm their self-concept by encouraging feedback that aligns with their existing beliefs and perceptions about themselves.

Biased Affective Forecasting

The tendency for people to inaccurately predict the intensity or duration of future emotional states, often underestimating the capacity to adapt to life changes.

Basking In Reflected Glory

The tendency to enhance one’s image by publicly announcing one’s association with those who are successful.