Lyndsay is a freshman in college. Her residence director puts on different programming each month. Around midterms, Lyndsay attends one of these programs, and receives information about how much alcohol is consumed by college students. She is surprised, as it is actually less than she had thought. Prior to the training, Lyndsay had felt odd, as if she wasn't keeping up with the level of drinking "expected" by college students, but now she realizes that she is less far from typical than she had believed. The training her residence director put on is a good example of the importance of _____ in prevention programs.

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Social norming involves correcting misconceptions about the behaviors of peers, which can help individuals feel more aligned with actual norms and reduce pressure to conform to false expectations.

Lyndsay Is a Freshman in College