People who see others picking up litter in a parking lot are less likely to litter themselves. This observation can best be explained by ________.
A) descriptive normative theory
B) conformity pressure
C) normative focus theory
D) situational norms
E) injunctive normative theory
Question 2
Even though there is a sign that clearly says Park closes after 9 P.M. Mary says to herself, What a silly sign I just want to walk around here; I'm not a 'bad guy' and proceeds to walk in the park.
Mary's behavior is ________ with normative focus theory since ________.
A) consistent; she has not been thinking about the injunctive norm in question
B) inconsistent; she is disobeying an injunctive norm that she does not see as related to her own actions
C) consistent; she is disobeying an injunctive norm that she does not see as related to her own actions
D) inconsistent; she has not been thinking about the injunctive norm in question
E) irrelevant; she is ignoring a descriptive norm that is not important to her at the time
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