_____ Norms Are Those That Define What Most People Do

question 67

Multiple Choice

_____ norms are those that define what most people do, feel, or thinkin a particular situation.

• A)Informal
• B)Formal
• C)Prescriptive
• D)Descriptive

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Definitions:

Symbol Systems

Complex sets of symbols and meanings that are used by societies to communicate, interpret, and understand the world around them.

Linguistics

The scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of morphology, syntax, phonetics, and semantics.

Postmodern Theory

A theory that distrusts grand narratives and ideologies, focusing on the relativistic nature of truth and emphasizing the role of language, power relations, and cultural norms.

Sociology

The study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.