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What type of norm dictates what is right and wrong in a particular society?

Informal

Formal

Folkways

Mores

Mores are societal norms that are highly important and socially enforced, often with severe consequences for those who break them. Informal norms refer to actions or behaviors that are typically expected in a given social situation but are not enforced, while formal norms refer to codified rules and laws. Folkways are also common customs or practices in a society, but they are not necessarily considered morally significant. Therefore, the type of norm that dictates what is right and wrong in a particular society would be mores, as they carry a high level of importance and are enforced by social sanctions. Options A, B, and C may play a role in shaping societal norms, but they do not specifically dictate what is considered right and wrong in a society.

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