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luminitza

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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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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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