Age norms are based on the socially and culturally defined expectations for how people should behave at a specific point in the life span, such as what is considered appropriate behavior for someone at age 30 versus age 60. They are not personally defined or based on specific points in history.

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Age Norms Represent

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Age norms represent

A) the socially and culturally defined expectations for how people should behave at a specific point in the life span.
B) the socially and culturally defined expectations for how people should behave at a specific point in history.
C) personally defined expectations for how people should behave at a specific point in the life span.
D) personally defined expectations for how people should behave at a specific point in history.

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