Social roles differ from norms in that:
a. they are expectations for a specific individual in a situation.
b. they are expectations for how nearly everyone should behave in a situation.
c. they cannot be enforced.
d. they are created by the individuals instead of being taught by society.
Answer: A
Rationale: While norms are general rules that apply to members of a group, roles are guidelines that apply to specific positions within the group.
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