Members of Keisha's book club are expected to read the chosen book before they attend a meeting. According to the group's bylaws, after neglecting to read the book two times, members will be asked to leave the club. This standard of expected behavior is a(n)
A) norm.
B) rule.
C) implicit standard.
D) reinforcement phase.

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The statement describes a clearly defined expectation with a consequence for not meeting it, making it a rule rather than a norm or implicit standard. It does not involve a reinforcement phase, as that would imply a system for rewarding or incentivizing behavior, rather than punishing or correcting it.

Members of Keisha's Book Club Are Expected to Read the Chosen