In the United States, it is expected that people attending a funeral wear dark colors, but in Japan they are expected to wear white. These expectations regarding the appropriate behavior in a given situation are called cultural _____.

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The expectations regarding appropriate behavior in a given situation are called cultural norms. Cultural taboos are strong social prohibitions that are strictly enforced within a particular cultural system. Standards refer to a set of guidelines or criteria that are commonly accepted and used to measure or judge the quality, value, or level of achievement of something. Sanctions are penalties or punishments for violating a social norm or rule. Roles refer to the rights, duties, and expectations associated with a particular position or status in society. None of these choices accurately describe the cultural expectations discussed in the scenario, except for norms. Thus, the correct answer is B, norms.

In the United States, It Is Expected That People Attending