Doni enters an elevator and she continues facing the back instead of turning around to face the elevator door. In this example,
A) Doni has violated a role.
B) Doni has violated a stereotype.
C) Doni has violated a norm.
D) Doni has violated her gender role.

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Doni has violated a norm, which is the expected behavior in a social situation. The norm in an elevator is to face the door, so by facing the back, Doni is going against the expected behavior. It is not related to violating a stereotype or gender role.

Doni Enters an Elevator and She Continues Facing the Back