List Four Ways in Which Group Norms Develop

question 51

Essay

List four ways in which group norms develop.

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.

Morphogenesis

The biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape and structure.

Power Balance

The distribution of power among entities in a group, organization, or society, aiming for equilibrium where no single entity overwhelmingly dominates.

Moral Absolutism

The ethical belief that certain actions are universally right or wrong, regardless of context or consequences.