Explain Injunctive norms vs. descriptive norms.
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Injunctive norms prescribe what is socially approved or disapproved, indicating perceived social approval or disapproval for specific behaviors. Descriptive norms, on the other hand, reflect perceptions of what is commonly done in a given situation, conveying information about prevalent behaviors. While injunctive norms guide behavior based on social approval, descriptive norms influence behavior by indicating what others typically do. Both types of norms play crucial roles in shaping social behavior and decision-making, contributing to the understanding of how individuals conform to or deviate from perceived social expectations.