Social rules and guidelines prescribing appropriate behavior in specific situations are best described as ________.

Social Studies · High School · Thu Jan 21 2021

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Social rules and guidelines that prescribe appropriate behavior in particular situations are best described as "social norms."

  • Social norms are the accepted standards of behavior of social groups. These norms are the behaviors that the group as a whole considers to be acceptable or unacceptable. They can include customs, traditions, standards, and rules, as well as the general values of the group.

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