Which of the following is NOT true about norms?

A. They are used to identify deviance.
B. They include both written laws and unwritten customs.
C. They exist only in formal social situations.
D. They differ from one situation to the next.


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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