PSYC 3430 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Role Conflict, Muzafer Sherif, John R. Levine
14 Mar 2015
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Norms: norms - the emergent, consensual standards that regulate group members" behaviors. Emergent, they develop gradually during the course of interaction among members in some cases through deliberation and choice but often only gradually as members" actions align. that are accepted by a substantial proportion of the group. Consensual, bc norms are shared rules of action; norms are social standards: prescriptive norms - define the socially appropriate way to respond in a social situation, ex. Andes group food should be shared equally : proscriptive norms - in contrast, are prohibitions; define the types of actions that should be avoided, ex. Andes group do not take more than your share of food and water. : descriptive norms - describe what most ppl usually do, feel, or think in a particular situation, ex. In a business group, most clap when speaker finishes.
