When Brandon walks into his classroom late with his headphones blaring music so loud that it disrupts the class, the other students and the teacher give him a disapproving look. He quickly turns off the music and sits down, and makes a mental note not to show up late to class again. Brandon has violated a(n)_________ norm.

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Brandon violated an injunctive norm, which refers to behaviors that are perceived as being approved or disapproved by others. The disapproving looks from the teacher and students indicate that his behavior was not acceptable.

When Brandon Walks into His Classroom Late with His Headphones