examples
definitions
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examples of NORMATIVE

I want to belong.

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 DESCRIPTIVE NORM:

What people actually do

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example of INFORMATIONAL

I want to be right.

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INJUNCTIVE NORM:

What people approve of / believe people
should do

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example of DESCRIPTIVE NORM

 Most USC students bring a reusable water bottle to campus

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what is INFORMATIONAL INFLUENCE

Other people’s choices help me decide what is accurate,
appropriate or worthwhile.

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example of INJUNCTIVE NORM

What people approve of / believe people
should do

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what is Pluralistic ignorance  

People privately reject a belief but publicly conform because they think others accept it.

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