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Imagine yourself going to the head of a very long line for a popular movie and cutting in. What are the likely consequences of such a norm violation? (2 points) Why do we have social norms? What purpose do they serve? (4 points) How does this scenario illustrate the function(s) of social norms? (4 points)

You are a deeply committed conservative. You hold all the convictions of a strong, dedicated Republican. Despite the fact that Donald Trump holds some of your own attitudes, you have serious reservations about voting for him. You believe he will be a very bad leader. He does not have the experience with government and foreign affairs that Hillary Clinton does. You have decided to vote for Hillary Clinton. You are standing at the ballot box with your finger on the button, voting for Hillary Clinton. Part I. What is the name of that “icky” feeling you now are experiencing? Specifically, explain what that is and why you have that feeling in this particular situation. (4 points) Part II. Per the lecture and text, list three specific things you can do to eliminate that icky feeling in terms of this particular situation. (8.5 points)

According to research, high self-esteem is associated with all of the following except what? (Choose the answer that is not associated with high self-esteem.)

Choose the term or phrase that completes the following sentence: The major difference between the dissonance theory and the self-perception theory is that the former relies on the motivating effects of [term1], while the latter does not.

Your mother has commented on how little time your older sister, who recently married, spends on housework, as compared to the amount of time your mother herself used to spend when she was a newlywed. What does your mother’s comment reflect about gender roles?

Inferring that Cinderella is truly meek as she cowers in her oppressive home is an example of how we often do what?

Which term refers to the tension that arises when one is simultaneously aware of two inconsistent cognitions?

In meeting a new roommate, David stresses his studious qualities, an aspect of himself he wishes others to agree with, while being willing to underplay other potentially important aspects of himself. David is practicing what type of approach in presenting himself to others?

As an exchange student from the United States, you notice that standards of beauty are much different in the country you are visiting. Billboards and advertisements display women that are not as thin as in the United States. Which of the following do you conclude causes this difference in standards of beauty?

John is nervous about his tennis match, but he still stays out late instead of getting a good night’s sleep the night before the match. This could be an example of which of the following?