The guidelines for how to behave in social contexts are called
A) social cognitions.
B) social roles.
C) social norms.
D) conformities.
Answer: C
Rationale: Social norms are the (usually unwritten) guidelines for how to behave in social contexts. Norms include everything from the little nuances of public behavior and the manners we use in polite company, to the topics that are appropriate for conversation and the types of clothing deemed appropriate.
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