If an Individual Who Is New to a Group Violates

question 74

Multiple Choice

If an individual who is new to a group violates one of its important norms,which of the following is the first action the group most likely will take to enforce norm conformity?

• A) Stop talking to the individual until he or she behaves properly
• B) Increase communication by taking the individual aside and giving him or her a good talking to
• C) Exclude the individual from group activities
• D) Use physical force to make its point
• E) None of these choices

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Definitions:

Unconventional Morality

A system of ethics that differs from the customary or established norms in a society.

Pleasing Others

The behavioral tendency to act in ways that are intended to gain approval or avoid disapproval from others.

Moral Equivalence

A concept suggesting that different actions, entities, or choices have the same moral or ethical value, often used in discussions of ethical dilemmas.

Nonviolence

A principle of resolving conflicts without the use of physical force, emphasizing peaceful means.