Group Norms Are Valuable Because They

question 27

Multiple Choice

Group norms are valuable because they:

• A)Help give group members a sense of how they are different from the group.
• B)Reduce overly predictable behavior by group members.
• C)Help to define what is appropriate behavior by group members.
• D)Make the group less distinctive.
• E)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological theory that suggests discomfort arises when a person holds conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values, often leading to changes in one of the beliefs or behaviors.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than the information that follows.

First Impression

the initial perception one person has of another upon meeting, which can significantly influence future perceptions and interactions.

Impression Formation

The forming of the first knowledge that a person has concerning another person.