1.2.1 Understanding Social Norms

• What are social norms?

  Unwritten rules of behavior
• How do social norms differ from laws in nature?

  Unwritten vs. written
• How are informal norms enforced?

  Social pressure and expectations
• What happens if social norms are violated?

  Social disapproval, ostracism
• Social norms are unwritten and implicit
• Social norms are unwritten rules that dictate acceptable behavior
• Social norms originate from cultural practices.


  True
• Formal norms are also known as laws.


  True
• Informal norms are enforced through social pressure and expectations.


  True
• What is the enforcement mechanism for social norms?

  Social pressure
• Social norms shape perceptions of criminality and influence the likelihood of unlawful behavior
• In a society where stealing is viewed as a moral transgression, individuals are less likely to commit theft.

  True
• Social norms can vary significantly across different cultures
• What is the primary purpose of social norms in a society?

  Maintain order and predictability
• What is a key characteristic of formal norms (laws)?

  Written and explicit
• What is the role of social norms in maintaining social order?

  Maintain order and predictability
• Social norms are enforced through social pressure and expectations
• What are the consequences of violating social norms?

  Social disapproval, ostracism
• Social norms foster smoother and more harmonious social functioning
• What role do social norms play in substance abuse and related crimes?

  Increase their prevalence
• Social stigma for violating norms can deter unacceptable behavior even without legal punishment


  True
• Why is understanding cultural variations in social norms important?

  To avoid unintentional violations
• Social norms are maintained through social pressure and expectation
• Enforcement of laws is carried out by legal authorities
• Formal norms have more rigid enforcement compared to informal norms.


  True
• Steps in the origin of social norms

  1️⃣ Cultural practices

  2️⃣ Evolution over time

  3️⃣ Shared behavioral guidelines

  4️⃣ Social order and predictability
• Social norms are enforced by legal authorities.

  False
• What is an example of a social norm in daily life?

  Standing in line
• Social norms vary across cultures and situations
• What are the consequences of violating informal norms?

  Social disapproval or ostracism
• What is the primary role of social norms in society?

  Maintaining order and predictability
• How can social norms influence criminal behavior?

  By shaping perceptions of acceptability
• Social norms influence perceptions of criminality and the likelihood of engaging in unlawful behavior
• Social norms around drug and alcohol use can impact substance abuse and related crimes
• In which cultural region is close physical distance between people considered acceptable?

  Middle East
• Unlike laws, social norms are unwritten and informal
• Informal norms are unwritten and enforced through social pressure
• How do social norms maintain order and predictability in society?

  By guiding acceptable behavior
• Match the origin of social norms and laws with their correct source:

  Social norms ↔️ Evolve organically through cultural practices

  Laws ↔️ Enacted by legislative bodies
• Social norms can encourage or discourage criminal behavior depending on the perception of acceptability


  True