Explain what group norms are and how a group member can know that they exist

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Norms are informal rules for general behavior and role expectations within a group.
Norms are not typically stated directly, but members become aware of their existence when
they are violated. Through observing group member reactions to a norm violation, we can
confirm that a norm exists and gauge its importance. There are two categories of norms:
general and role norms. General norms direct the behavior of the entire group and thus apply
to all members equally. Role norms direct the behavior for specific individuals performing
specific roles within the group, such as leader, secretary, primary technology expert, etc.

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