An airplane has crashed on a deserted island off the coast of Fiji.The survivors are forced to learn new behaviors in order to adapt to the situation and each other.This is an example of which theory?

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The Emergent Norm Theory suggests that in situations where traditional norms are not applicable or are unclear, new norms emerge as individuals adapt to new circumstances. In the scenario of airplane crash survivors on a deserted island, they would need to develop new behaviors and norms to adapt to their environment and situation, fitting the concept of emergent norms.

An Airplane Has Crashed on a Deserted Island Off the Coast