Understanding Social Norms and Consumption Patterns
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What do norms represent within a society?

  • Personal beliefs of individuals
  • Unwritten rules of acceptable behavior (correct)
  • Written laws enforced by the government
  • Values that guide economic behavior
  • Norms are always documented and explicitly stated in legal codes.

    False

    What are the consequences of violating social norms?

    Sanctions or penalties

    In Eastern cultures, it is common for individuals in a group to ask what others would like and ______ for everyone.

    <p>order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

    <p>Norms = Unwritten rules guiding behavior Values = Core principles of a society Sanctions = Consequences for violating norms Consumption patterns = Processes of using products and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Norms

    • Norms are based on values.
    • Norms are specific rules of behavior regarding acceptable and unacceptable actions.
    • Norms are unwritten rules guiding societal behavior.
    • Violations of norms can lead to sanctions or penalties, possibly even expulsion from a group.
    • Consumption patterns involve identifying, purchasing, and using products to meet needs.
    • Norms develop as traditions or cultural habits in societies.
    • Eastern cultures often involve group ordering, where individuals consult others' preferences before ordering.
    • Western cultures often involve individual ordering within a group setting without consultation.

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    This quiz explores the concept of norms within society, focusing on their influence on behavior and consumption. It contrasts the interaction styles of Eastern and Western cultures regarding group dynamics. Test your knowledge of how norms shape acceptable actions and societal traditions.

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