Which Term Refers to Rules and Expectations by Which a Society

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members?

• A)norms
• B)punishment
• C)beliefs
• D)statuses

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Definitions:

Social Dominance

A theory positing that societies are structured into hierarchies of group-based social hierarchies, where some groups are dominant over others.

Social Hierarchy

The ranking of individuals or groups in a society based on various factors such as power, wealth, or status.

Terror Management

A theory suggesting that awareness of mortality influences human behavior and cognition, leading to actions that affirm one's cultural beliefs and self-esteem.

Individual Mortality

The inevitable fact of death that each person must face, often a focus in existential and psychological discussions.