What is a norm?

What will be an ideal response?


A norm is a shared rule or standard about how people ought to act in certain situations (occasions, social contexts) or about how particular people should act toward particular other people.

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All of the following statements about a pilgrimage are correct except:

a. There are pilgrimages in every known religion b. During a pilgrimage, participants are involved in religious drama. c. Pilgrimages occur to sites that are metaphysically significant. d. Pilgrims travel in order to seek enlightenment.

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In the English word farmers the –er is called:

a. a root. b. a stem. c. an affix. d. a base.

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In Robert Schrauf’s comparative study, which group was used to represent immigrants with the greatest retention of their native language?

A) second-generation immigrants B) third-generation immigrants C) first-generation immigrants D) fourth-generation immigrants

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Trying to operate in an unfamiliar culture ______

a. often leads to the experience of culture shock. b. is never difficult for an educated person. c. is relatively easy if you have read a book about that culture. d. may lead to physical distress but not psychological distress. e. creates mild psychological stress.

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