Which of the following statements about descriptive norms is FALSE?
A) They can influence whether or not we cooperate with one another.
B) They give us information about how we ought to act.
C) They usually reflect the way people really believe or act.
D) They can lead us to engage in unhealthy behaviors like binge drinking.

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Descriptive norms describe how people typically behave or think, but they do not necessarily provide information about how we ought to act. This type of normative guidance is provided by prescriptive norms.

Which of the Following Statements About Descriptive Norms Is FALSE