Asked by Lombe Mwale on Sep 23, 2024
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A major objective (not goal) of the social norm intervention at Northern Illinois University was to reduce ______.
A) high-risk drinking
B) alcohol-related injuries
C) misperceptions of the amount of drinking
D) sexual assaults on campus
High-risk Drinking
A pattern of alcohol consumption that increases the likelihood of harmful consequences for the drinker or others.
Misperceptions
False beliefs or understandings that occur when a situation is not correctly interpreted.
- Understanding the objectives and purposes of interventions within social psychology, especially those that are problem-focused and programmatic.
Verified Answer
ZG
Zachary Garcia3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The major objective of the social norm intervention at Northern Illinois University was to reduce misperceptions of the amount of drinking among students, aiming to correct overestimations of peer drinking levels and thereby reduce overall alcohol consumption.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding the objectives and purposes of interventions within social psychology, especially those that are problem-focused and programmatic.