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1

Which of these statements is not true, regarding formal norms?
A)They are often written down.
B)They are considered important.
C)There may be punishments for those who violate formal norms.
D)They always govern behavior in a formal setting, such as a work place or a nice restaurant.
2

Which of these is not an example of an informal norm?
A)Wear something nice to church.
B)Don't cut in line at the grocery store.
C)Do not steal.
D)Don't interrupt someone while he or she is speaking.
3

Which of these is an example of a more?
A)the incest taboo
B)Do not have an extra-marital affair.
C)Do not murder.
D)all of the above
4

Which of these is one difference between folkways and mores?
A)Folkways govern everyday behavior, while mores govern behavior considered to reflect a society's most important values.
B)Folkways govern life in rural societies, while mores govern behavior in urban societies.
C)Folkways govern behavior, while mores govern thoughts.
D)Folkways govern everyday behavior, while mores govern religious behavior.
5

Which of these is not true about formal norms and informal norms?
A)Informal norms are not codified into writing or law.
B)Formal and informal norms govern different behavior.
C)Both formal and informal norms may carry punishments.
D)Formal norms are always laws.
6

Mores are often formal norms as well.
A)True
B)False
7

Folkways are also known as laws.
A)True
B)False
8

A person might be sanctioned when they violate an informal norm.
A)True
B)False
9

A law against murder is an example of an informal norm.
A)True
B)False
10

The rules of a card game are an example of a formal norm.
A)True
B)False







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