Social+Norms

toc = Definition: = The attitudes and standards of behavior expected of members of a particular group. Gen Psych, Chapter 14, Pg. 446

= Examples: = Goths, Scene people, Preps, cheerleaders, basically adolescents in general. It is expected that if you are a "nerd" you wear glasses, get good grades, and have no friends. If you are a "jock" the social norm is to be cool, very popular, good at sports, well-dressed, and not do as well as others in school.

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= Mnemonics: = S:societies O:outline C:considering I: individuals A: actions L:leaving

N:no O: opposition R:really M:made S:serviceable

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