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itsmyluck

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on: Jun 21, 2018
What are social norms? Give an example.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A cultural system of rules that minimize ambiguity is called __________.
 
  a. uncertainty avoidance
  b. certainty avoidance
  c. uncertainty attributions
  d. certainty attributions


alexanderhamilton

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Social norms are rules for behavior within a society. Examples include how to greet people, where you can smoke, and how on time you need to be when meeting someone.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A: uncertainty avoidance


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