"Recurring patterns of behavior or thinking that come to be accepted in a group as the 'usual' way of doing things" is a definition associated with which one of the following terms?
A) cliques
B) rules
C) norms
D) loafing

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The definition given is for norms, which refer to the unwritten rules of behavior that are accepted within a group or society. Cliques refer to exclusive groups within a larger social group, rules are explicit guidelines for behavior, and loafing refers to the tendency to work less hard in a group setting due to diffusion of responsibility.

"Recurring Patterns of Behavior or Thinking That Come to Be