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There are lots of behaviors that society suggests are appropriate in some circumstances, but not others. You can take a nap on the couch in your home, but you wouldn’t curl up for a nap on a sofa in ...

Group* norms are “rules” regarding what group members should think and do. They define what’s normal behavior in the group. Conformity to group norms enables the group to function smoothly. Unique ...

A word that you hear a lot when people talk about President Trump is norms - usually about how many he's breaking or ignoring. NPR senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson has the story on ...

(CNN)"Barbie" has made headlines with its record performance at the US box office, bringing in $155 million over its first weekend. It's the largest opening of the year so far and the biggest-ever ...

Maybe this situation rings true for families with school-aged children: You drop off your children on the first day of school. You meet your child’s teacher. And then, several weeks later, you learn ...