Which of the following is an example of a descriptive norm?
A) People show respect to others who put clothes on before going outside.
B) Most people do not go outside without clothes on.
C) People expect you to put clothes on when you go outside.
D) People would be shocked or perhaps upset if you went outside naked.

Question

Which of the following is an example of a descriptive norm?
A) People show respect to others who put clothes on before going outside.
B) Most people do not go outside without clothes on.
C) People expect you to put clothes on when you go outside.
D) People would be shocked or perhaps upset if you went outside naked.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A descriptive norm describes what most people do in a particular situation. In this case, "Most people do not go outside without clothes on" describes what is typical behavior in this situation and therefore is an example of a descriptive norm. The other answer choices describe injunctive norms, which describe what is perceived as socially acceptable or unacceptable behavior.

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