A number of researchers have identified three normative social processes that may operate within a social setting.These include

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Descriptive norms refer to the perception of what is commonly done in a particular social setting. Injunctive norms refer to what is commonly approved or disapproved in that same social setting. Norm salience refers to the prominence of a particular norm within a social setting, making it more likely to influence behavior. Therefore, B correctly identifies the three normative social processes as descriptive norms, injunctive norms, and norm salience. Option A includes disjunctive norms instead of injunctive norms, and Option C includes prescriptive norms instead of descriptive norms. Option D is incorrect because social norms is a broad term encompassing all types of norms, including descriptive and injunctive norms.

A Number of Researchers Have Identified Three Normative Social Processes