AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

CONFORMITY AND OBEDIENCE

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Norms are
A
what is considered normal for an individual
B
implicit or explicit rules that apply to all members of the group that govern acceptable behavior and attitudes.
C
rules that apply to testing standards only
D
explicit rules that govern behavior
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Implicit Norms Whether a group is new or not, its norms aren’t always expressed or discussed. People may simply assume that certain norms exist and accept them “by unspoken consent” (Galanes & Adams, p. 162), . in which case they are implicit norms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Every group develops its own customs, habits and expectations for how things will be done. These patterns and expectations, or group norms as they’re sometimes called, influence the ways team members communicate with each other.

Detailed explanation-3: -Implicit norms are the “unwritten, ” and generally understood and agreed upon, rules that play a significant role in the lives of group members. These rules are informal and not official rules but most people adhere to them naturally.

Detailed explanation-4: -Every group develops its own customs, habits and expectations for how things will be done. These patterns and expectations, or group norms as they’re sometimes called, influence the ways team members communicate with each other. Norms can help or hinder a group in achieving its goals.

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