After Michael studied the chapter on social psychology, he decided to try an experiment. He wanted to see how people on a half-empty bus would react if he politely asked someone to move so he could have a particular seat. But when Michael boarded the bus, he found he was just too embarrassed to carry out his experiment. Michael's behavior appears to be governed by:

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Michael's behavior is likely governed by social norms, or the unwritten rules of behavior in a given social context. He may have felt that it would be socially awkward or inappropriate to request the seat, despite his curiosity about how others would respond.

After Michael Studied the Chapter on Social Psychology, He Decided