Social psychologists distinguish between the patterns of behavior that are expected of a person in a given setting, known as ________, and the explicit and implicit guidelines for behavior in specific settings, known as ________.

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Social roles refer to the patterns of behavior that are expected of a person when they are in a given social position or setting, while rules are the explicit and implicit guidelines that dictate how a person should behave in specific contexts.

Social Psychologists Distinguish Between the Patterns of Behavior That Are