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Which of the following is very important to avoid when faced with a social dilemma?
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12. Social Psychology
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In social psychology, what term refers to norms that govern everyday, routine behavior in a society?
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Folkways
B
Mores
C
Countercultural values
D
Laws
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Understand that in social psychology, norms are shared rules or guidelines that dictate appropriate behavior within a society.
Recognize that there are different types of norms, including folkways, mores, laws, and countercultural values, each serving different functions.
Identify that folkways are norms that govern everyday, routine behavior and are considered less strict, often involving customary ways of doing things without serious consequences if violated.
Contrast folkways with mores, which are norms with moral significance and stronger social sanctions, and laws, which are formalized rules enforced by legal systems.
Conclude that the term referring to norms governing everyday, routine behavior is 'Folkways'.
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