Which of the following is an example of an injunctive norm?
A)People should not eat meat because it is morally wrong.
B)Most students on this campus drink four or fewer alcohol-based drinks when they party.
C)Fewer than 10% of the students on this campus participate in food fights when in the cafeteria.
D)Most young faculty members believe that students study between 8-10 hours outside of class.
E)Most people sleep about 8.5 hours out of 24.

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Injunctive norms refer to perceptions of what behaviors are approved or disapproved by others. Choice A ("People should not eat meat because it is morally wrong.") is an example of an injunctive norm because it expresses a moral judgment about behavior, indicating what people should or should not do based on societal approval or disapproval.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Injunctive