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... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > industrial psychology > groups, teams, and teamwork > social norms and conformity

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social norms and conformity  

Definition

  • Social norms are implicit and explicit rules of behavior that develop through interactions among members of a given group or society. Essentially, norms are prescriptions for how people should act in particular situations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Social Norms and Conformity]

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