Sixteen Year-Old Jonah Practices His Violin Several Hours a Week

question 80

Multiple Choice

Sixteen year-old Jonah practices his violin several hours a week with no prompting from his parents.His goal is to be accepted to Juilliard School and someday perform with the New York Philharmonic.Jonah's behavior exemplifies

• A) grit.
• B) narcissism.
• C) self-transcendence.
• D) self-disclosure.

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

Refers to the impact of societal norms on an individual's behavior, aiming to conform in order to be accepted by others.

Conforming

Adjusting one's behavior or beliefs to align with those of a group or with societal norms.

Social Norms

Unwritten rules that dictate the behaviors that are acceptable, forbidden, or expected in a particular social group or culture.

Ethical Resistance

The act of opposing or refusing actions that are considered morally wrong or unethical.