Groups of students who are friends often choose seats near each other on the first day of class and become upset if an outsider takes "their" seats in a later class.This is an example of the development of norms through
A)groupthink.
B)primacy.
C)structure.
D)gatekeeping.
E)initiating.

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The behavior of the students in choosing seats near each other on the first day of class and becoming upset if an outsider takes "their" seats in a later class is an example of the development of norms through primacy. Primacy refers to the principle that the first information learned or the first impression made tends to be the strongest and most enduring. In this case, the initial seating selection on the first day of class sets the norm for where the students expect to sit, and any deviation from that norm is met with resistance.

Groups of Students Who Are Friends Often Choose Seats near Each