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    n. pl.Noun (plural)The unwritten rules of behavior that are considered acceptable in a group or society.
    Social norms dictate that we should respect our elders.

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    Should You Wipe Off Your Sweat?

    03:42Should You Wipe Off Your Sweat?
    • Obviously we're ignoring all social norms and medical advice and just talking from a pure physics perspective.

      Obviously we're ignoring all social norms and medical advice and just talking from a pure physics perspective.

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    6 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single

    04:346 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single
    • Because like many other social norms, much of the do's and don'ts of flirting are dictated by unwritten laws of etiquette that we generally obey without even realizing it, says the Social Issues Research Centre.

      Because like many other social norms, much of the do's and don'ts of flirting are dictated by unwritten laws of etiquette that we generally obey without even realizing it, says the Social Issues Research Centre.

    • Because, like many other social norms, much of the do's and don'ts of flirting are dictated by unwritten laws of etiquette that we generally obey without even realizing it, says the Social Issues Research Center.

      Because, like many other social norms, much of the do's and don'ts of flirting are dictated by unwritten laws of etiquette that we generally obey without even realizing it, says the Social Issues Research Center.

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    Tragedy of the Commons

    04:52Tragedy of the Commons
    • Social norms and a common understanding of what's right and what's wrong is probably our best bet. 

      Social norms and a common understanding of what's right and what's wrong is probably our best bet. 

    • Social norms and a common understanding of what's right and what's wrong is probably our best bet.

      Social norms and a common understanding of what's right and what's wrong is probably our best bet.

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    Social Influence: Crash Course Psychology #38

    10:08Social Influence: Crash Course Psychology #38
    • We all conform to some sort of social norms, like following traffic laws or even obeying the dress codes for different roles and environments.

      We all conform to some sort of social norms, like following traffic laws or even obeying the dress codes for different roles and environments.

    • Social psychologists have always been curious about the degree to which a person might follow or rebel against their group's social norms.

      Social psychologists have always been curious about the degree to which a person might follow or rebel against their group's social norms.

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    Jordan Peterson's Ultimate Advice for Students and College Grads - STOP WASTING TIME

    15:20Jordan Peterson's Ultimate Advice for Students and College Grads - STOP WASTING TIME
    • And you do that partly by referring to social norms.

      And you do that partly by referring to social norms.

    • Referring to social norms, that's more or less

      Referring to social norms, that's more or less

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    The FOMO Is Real — But You Can Overcome It

    06:18The FOMO Is Real — But You Can Overcome It
    • Researchers have also found that FOMO is exacerbated by something called individual relative deprivation, the degree to which a person feels they are being deprived of something they should have based on social norms.

      Researchers have also found that FOMO is exacerbated by something called individual relative deprivation, the degree to which a person feels they are being deprived of something they should have based on social norms.

    • Researchers have also found that FOMO is exacerbated by something called individual relative deprivation, the degree to which a person feels they are being deported deprived of something they should have based on social norms.

      Researchers have also found that FOMO is exacerbated by something called individual relative deprivation, the degree to which a person feels they are being deported deprived of something they should have based on social norms.

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    Inherited Pain: The Science of Generational Trauma

    05:27Inherited Pain: The Science of Generational Trauma
    • Over time, these behaviours become so deeply ingrained into social norms that it's almost impossible to distinguish between what's cultural and what stems from a traumatic response.

      Over time, these behaviours become so deeply ingrained into social norms that it's almost impossible to distinguish between what's cultural and what stems from a traumatic response.

    • Over time, these behaviors became so deeply ingrained into social norms that it's almost impossible to distinguish between what's cultural and what stems from a traumatic response.

      Over time, these behaviors became so deeply ingrained into social norms that it's almost impossible to distinguish between what's cultural and what stems from a traumatic response.

    B2

    What a new House and new Baby in Japan is like

    12:59What a new House and new Baby in Japan is like
    • To help change that, the government has promoted paternity leave, but social norms haven't quite caught up.

      To help change that, the government has promoted paternity leave, but social norms haven't quite caught up.

    • To help change that, the government has promoted paternity leave but social norms haven't quite caught up.

      To help change that, the government has promoted paternity leave but social norms haven't quite caught up.

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    Angela Duckworth, University of Pennsylvania - Self-Control Stategies for School-Age Children

    20:29Angela Duckworth, University of Pennsylvania - Self-Control Stategies for School-Age Children
    • Sitting in the front of the class is putting myself in a situation where social norms and pure shame would be working to my advantage to keep my attention on what I needed to do as opposed to something I'd rather be doing, napping, you know, reading, uh, you know, anything else, uh, versus the—the—the sort of the, you know, the nosebleed section.

      Sitting in the front of the class is putting myself in a situation where social norms and pure shame would be working to my advantage to keep my attention on what I needed to do as opposed to something I'd rather be doing, napping, you know, reading, uh, you know, anything else, uh, versus the—the—the sort of the, you know, the nosebleed section.

    • is putting myself in a situation where social norms and pure shame

      is putting myself in a situation where social norms and pure shame

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    A Ride in the Google Self Driving Car

    03:32A Ride in the Google Self Driving Car
    • Another thing that's really important is for the vehicle to drive in a naturalistic way, because when it's natural and the car abides by social norms on the road, it's also safer.

      Another thing that's really important is for the vehicle to drive in a naturalistic way, because when it's natural and the car abides by social norms on the road, it's also safer.

    • by social norms on the road, it's also safer. For example, at four-way stops, people typically

      by social norms on the road, it's also safer. For example, at four-way stops, people typically

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