0013: Understanding Influence of Social Norms on Health Behavior

What is the definition of social norms? Social norms are ________ rules or expectations about how people should behave within a group or society.

• unwritten

• written

• scientific

• legal

Which of the following best describes descriptive norms?

• What people approve or disapprove of

• What people actually do

• What people believe is acceptable

• What people desire

Which of the following best describes injunctive norms?

• What people actually do

• What people approve or disapprove of

• What people desire

• What people ignore

Social norms strongly influence attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors through social pressure and the desire to conform.

• True

• False

Social norms shape beliefs about what is ________ or desirable.

• acceptable

• expensive

• unusual

• dangerous

Which of the following best illustrates the effect of accurate social norms on health behavior?

• Highlighting that only a small percentage of peers smoke reduces smoking initiation

• Emphasizing that “everyone smokes” encourages smoking

• Ignoring statistics about peer behavior

Which of the following is most likely to reduce risky actions among adolescents?

• Accurate information about peer behavior

• Ignoring peer behavior

• Encouraging risky behavior

• Promoting myths about risky behavior prevalence

Traditional nuclear families (two parents and children) are ________ common.

• less

• more

• always

• never

Name two types of diverse family forms mentioned in the text.

• Single-parent families, blended families, extended families, cohabiting partners, same-sex parents

• Nuclear families, joint families, foster families, adopted families, communal families

• Royal families, business families, sports families, artistic families, political families

• Traditional families, modern families, digital families, virtual families, imaginary families

Who has increased roles in families besides parents, according to the text?

• Grandparents, foster parents, and other caregivers

• Teachers and school staff

• Neighbors and community leaders

• Doctors and nurses