Penalties and rewards for conduct relating to a social norm are known as
A)folkways.
B)mores.
C)values.
D)sanctions.

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Penalties and rewards for conduct relating to a social norm are known as sanctions. A sanction can be formal or informal, positive or negative, and can include practices such as praise, rewards, promotion, or punishment, fines, imprisonment, or social exclusion. Folkways are social norms that guide everyday behavior, while mores are strong social norms with a moral or ethical basis. Values refer to beliefs and principles that guide individual or collective behavior.

Penalties and Rewards for Conduct Relating to a Social Norm