Which of the following statements about norms is correct ?
Correct answer: D. all of the above
- A. People do not follow norms in all situations in some cases they evade a norm because they know it is weakly enforced
- B. In some instances, behavior that appears to violate society's norms may actually represent adherence to the norms of a particular group
- C. Norms are violated in some instances because one norm conflicts with another
- D. all of the above
Explanation
All three statements are correct: norms may be weakly enforced, apparent violations may follow a subgroup's norms, and conflicting norms can make any choice appear deviant. Hence the inclusive option is appropriate.
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