Dating Serves Many Functions

question 5

Multiple Choice

Dating serves many functions. Which is not one of them?

• A)provides fun and recreation
• B)offers companionship
• C)allows intimacy
• D)removes social status
• E)assists in mate selection

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Definitions:

Subjective Norms

Individual beliefs about whether people important to them approve or disapprove of a specific behavior, influencing their intentions and actions.

Peer Pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group in encouraging a person to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Descriptive Norm

Social norms that describe what is typically done in a given context, influencing individuals' behavior by providing information about what is considered normal or typical behavior.

Consistency Motive

The desire to maintain uniformity in one's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors over time.