<p>I can't seem to understand the difference. From <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_norms_approach" rel="nofollow">wikipedia</a></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Injunctive norms involve perceptions of which behaviors are typically
  approved or disapproved They assist an individual in determining what
  is acceptable and unacceptable social behavior. This would be the
  morals of your interpersonal networks and surrounding community .
  Descriptive norms involve perceptions of which behaviors are typically
  performed They normally refer to the perception of others' behavior.</p>
</blockquote>

<social-psychology><terminology><norms>
What's the difference between injunctive norms and descriptive norms?
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# What's the difference between injunctive norms and descriptive norms?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-04-10)

I can't seem to understand the difference. From [wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_norms_approach)

> Injunctive norms involve perceptions of which behaviors are typically
> approved or disapproved They assist an individual in determining what
> is acceptable and unacceptable social behavior. This would be the
> morals of your interpersonal networks and surrounding community .
> Descriptive norms involve perceptions of which behaviors are typically
> performed They normally refer to the perception of others' behavior.

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