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What do norms represent within a society?
What do norms represent within a society?
Norms are always documented and explicitly stated in legal codes.
Norms are always documented and explicitly stated in legal codes.
False (B)
What are the consequences of violating social norms?
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.
In Eastern cultures, it is common for individuals in a group to ask what others would like and ______ for everyone.
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Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
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Flashcards
Norms
Norms
Unwritten rules of behavior that guide people within a society about what is acceptable or unacceptable.
Values
Values
The basic values that a society holds dear, shaping their beliefs and actions.
Sanctions
Sanctions
Penalties or consequences for violating societal norms.
Consumption patterns
Consumption patterns
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Cultural differences in norms
Cultural differences in norms
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Study Notes
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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Description
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.
