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Behaviors that are typical and acceptable for a particular group of people are called ____ ____
A
biased opinions
B
social norms
C
inclusive ideas
D
accepted attitudes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A social norm is a way of thinking, feeling or behaving that is deemed by the group as appropriate.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are four types of social norms that can help inform people about behavior that is considered acceptable: folkways, mores, taboos, and law. Further, social norms can vary across time, cultures, places, and even sub-group.

Detailed explanation-3: -Social norms are typically defined as “rules and standards that are understood by members of a group, and that guide or constrain social behaviors without the force of law” (Cialdini and Trost, 1998, p. 152), and often relate to a perceived social pressure to engage or not engage in specific behaviors (Ajzen, 1991).

Detailed explanation-4: -The four types of social norms are: folkways, mores, taboos, and laws.

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