Some group members are allowed to deviate from group norms because they have made above-average contributions to the group in the past. These contributions have earned them the freedom to violate norms without being punished. This is the result of ________.
A) norm taking
B) role making
C) norm credits
D) idiosyncrasy credits

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This is known as idiosyncrasy credits, which allows certain members to deviate from group norms because they have earned the privilege through their past contributions. Norm taking refers to conforming to group norms, while role making involves creating new norms or roles within a group. Norm credits is not a commonly recognized term in social psychology.

Some Group Members Are Allowed to Deviate from Group Norms