descriptive norm

any of various consensual standards (social norms) that describe how people typically act, feel, and think in a given situation. These standards delineate how most people actually do behave, whereas injunctive norms prescribe how they should behave.

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January 31st 2025

biological factor

any physical, chemical, genetic, or neurological condition associated with psychological disturbances.