Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Identify the correct options amongst the given statements.

A. Deviation from social norms indicate behaviour which is different from societal norms
B. Different societies have different social norms
C. Social norms indicate history and culture of society
D. People who do not conform to the norms are respected by others
E. Societal norms change with time and so do the acceptable behaviours

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A, B & C only

B, E & C only

C, A & D only

A, B & E only

Correct Answer:

B, E & C only

Explanation:

Statements A and D are incorrect.

A. Deviation from social norms indicate behaviour which is different from societal norms: This statement is not correct. Deviation from social norms indicate abormal behaviour. Abnormal behaviour is behaviour that is deviant, distressing, dysfunctional, and dangerous. Those behaviours are seen as abnormal which represent a deviation from social norms and which interfere with optimal functioning and growth.

D. People who do not conform to the norms are respected by others: This statement is not correct. People who do not conform to social norms are often ostracized or ridiculed. They may be seen as being different or strange, and they may have difficulty fitting in.

B. Different societies have different social norms: This statement is also correct. Social norms are learned and internalized through socialization, and they vary from society to society. What is considered acceptable behavior in one society may be considered unacceptable in another.

C. Social norms indicate history and culture of society: This statement is also correct. Social norms are a reflection of the history and culture of a society. They evolve over time and are shaped by the values and beliefs of the people who live in that society.

E. Societal norms change with time and so do the acceptable behaviours: This statement is correct. Social norms are not static. They change over time in response to changes in society. What was once considered acceptable behavior may no longer be acceptable, and new norms may emerge.

Therefore, the only correct statements are B, E, and C.