If a person deviates from the norms of a group, the first thing the group is likely to do is __________.
A) exclude the person
B) assign him to a position of lower status
C) try to persuade him to conform
D) say negative things to the deviant

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When a person deviates from the norms of a group, the first response of the group is often to try to persuade the person to conform. This can happen through persuasion or pressure from the group to conform to its norms. It is only if persuasion fails that the group may resort to exclusion or assigning a lower status to the deviant person. Negative comments may also be made, but they are not always the first response.

If a Person Deviates from the Norms of a Group