Shared expectations and beliefs about appropriate ways to act in a social situation, such as a group, are called:
A) Social systems
B) Sanctions
C) Role expectations
D) Norms

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Norms refer to shared expectations and beliefs about appropriate ways to act in a social situation, such as a group. Social systems refer to complex networks of social relationships and institutions, sanctions refer to penalties or rewards for violating or following norms, and role expectations refer to expectations associated with a particular social position or role.

Shared Expectations and Beliefs About Appropriate Ways to Act in a Social