Norms That Are Central to the Functioning of a Society

question 57

Multiple Choice

Norms that are central to the functioning of a society are known as:

• A) sanctions.
• B) folkways.
• C) mores.
• D) rituals.
• E) ceremonies.

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors change their sensitivity to a stimulus over time, often resulting in a decrease in sensitivity to a constant stimulus.

Sensory Deprivation

A condition in which an individual receives significantly reduced sensory input, which can lead to various cognitive and psychological effects.

Saturation

In color theory, saturation refers to the intensity of a color, how pure it is in comparison to gray. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the point at which a thing is unable to absorb or dissolve any more of something.

Colorfulness

The degree to which a visual stimulus is perceived as vivid or saturated, as opposed to dull or washed out.