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Social Norms

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The social norms (SN) outcomes are involved in the common and expected behaviours of society.

There are four social norms outcomes:

  • SN1: Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies.
  • SN2: Discuss the use of compliance techniques.
  • SN3: Evaluate research on conformity to group norms.
  • SN4: Discuss factors influencing conformity.

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Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies.


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Additional Notes

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This outcome is very similar to GLO2 except that its focus is on the outcomes themselves as opposed to the research.


Discuss the use of compliance techniques.


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This outcome is very similar to GLO1 except that its focus is on the research rather than the outcomes themselves.

Evaluate research on conformity to group norms.


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Discuss factors influencing conformity.


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