Social Norms and Cultural Relativism Quiz

What is the definition of "deviation from social norms"?

• Behaving in a way that is statistically rare

• Behaving in a way that violates societal rules and expectations

• Behaving in a way that is harmful to oneself or others

• Behaving in a way that is not typical for one's age group

Which of the following is an example of an explicit social norm?

• Not standing too close to someone in a conversation

• Not laughing at a funeral

• Not drinking and driving

• Not wearing bright colors to a job interview

What does cultural relativism refer to in the context of social norms?

• The idea that social norms are the same in every culture

• The idea that behavior can only be judged within the context of the culture it originates from

• The idea that some cultures have no social norms

• The idea that social norms are always changing

Which of the following behaviors might be considered abnormal according to the deviation from social norms definition?

• Having a high IQ

• Standing very close to people when talking

• Being left-handed

• Preferring to stay indoors

Why is cultural relativism considered a weakness of the deviation from social norms definition?

• It makes it difficult to apply the definition universally

• It suggests that all cultures have the same norms

• It ignores the role of genetics in behavior

• It assumes that all abnormal behavior is harmful

Which of the following is an implicit social norm?

• Not committing theft

• Not standing too close to someone in a conversation

• Not driving over the speed limit

• Not cheating on exams

How can the deviation from social norms definition lead to inaccurate diagnoses?

• It relies too heavily on statistical data

• It does not consider cultural differences

• It only applies to explicit norms

• It assumes all abnormal behavior is visible

Which of the following is NOT a key term related to the deviation from social norms definition?

• Explicit norms

• Implicit norms

• Cultural relativism

• Genetic predisposition

What is an example of a behavior that might be seen as abnormal in one culture but normal in another?

• Eating with utensils

• Wearing traditional clothing

• Hearing voices

• Speaking multiple languages

Why might the deviation from social norms definition be considered superior to the statistical infrequency definition?

• It considers the context of behavior

• It is easier to measure

• It applies to all cultures equally

• It focuses on genetic factors