Asked by
Alexus Taylor
on Dec 04, 2024Verified
Stacey has started a new job and has certain social prescriptions that she must follow.Her new job
A) is considered a role.
B) is an example of a norm.
C) is a new expectation.
D) demonstrates social contagion.
Social Prescriptions
Expectations and norms dictated by society regarding how individuals should behave.
Social Contagion
The spread of ideas, attitudes, or behaviors through a group or society, mirroring the infectious process of a disease.
Norm
A standard or rule that is expected to be followed by members of a society, guiding behaviors and establishing expectations.
- Understand the concept of social roles and how they shape individual behavior within a group.
Verified Answer
JW
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of social roles and how they shape individual behavior within a group.