Define prescriptive and proscriptive norms providing concrete examples for both.
What will be an ideal response?
Proscriptive norms are established to discourage improper behavior and the negative consequences that follow it. Prescriptive norms encourage proper behavior and the positive consequences they produce. Prohibition of Pre or extramarital sex is a proscriptive norm. Monogamous, sexual intercourse in legally recognized wedlock is a prescriptive norm.
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Which of the following is the correct matching?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)