Sitting still,raising a hand for permission to speak,and coming to class on time are __________ that govern classroom behavior in our culture.
A)values
B)norms
C)sanctions
D)laws

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Norms are specific cultural expectations for behavior within a given context. The given examples (sitting still, raising a hand for permission to speak, and coming to class on time) are all norms that govern behavior in the classroom setting. Values (A) are more general beliefs about what is important or desirable, while sanctions (C) and laws (D) are specific consequences for breaking norms or rules.

Sitting Still,raising a Hand for Permission to Speak,and Coming to Class