Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Normal Stress01:19

Normal Stress

491
Normal stress is a type of stress that occurs when forces act perpendicular, or normal, to a material's cross-sectional area. This stress often arises in structures when subjected to axial loading, which is the application of force along the axis of an object. A practical example of this can be found in bridge truss members.
When a rod is under axial loading, the internal forces and corresponding stress are normal to the plane of the section, so it is termed normal stress. It's...
491
Regression Toward the Mean01:52

Regression Toward the Mean

6.3K
Regression toward the mean (“RTM”) is a phenomenon in which extremely high or low values—for example, and individual’s blood pressure at a particular moment—appear closer to a group’s average upon remeasuring. Although this statistical peculiarity is the result of random error and chance, it has been problematic across various medical, scientific, financial and psychological applications. In particular, RTM, if not taken into account, can interfere when...
6.3K
Stability of structures01:14

Stability of structures

156
In mechanical engineering, the stability of systems under various forces is critical for designing durable and efficient structures. One fundamental way to explore these concepts is by analyzing systems like two rods connected at a pivot point, O, with a torsional spring of spring constant k at the pivot point. This system is similar in appearance to a scissor jack used to change tires on a car. In this case, the arms of the linkage (equivalent to the rods in this system) are entirely vertical,...
156
Central Limit Theorem01:14

Central Limit Theorem

14.4K
The central limit theorem, abbreviated as clt, is one of the most powerful and useful ideas in all of statistics. The central limit theorem for sample means says that if you repeatedly draw samples of a given size and calculate their means, and create a histogram of those means, then the resulting histogram will tend to have an approximate normal bell shape. In other words, as sample sizes increase, the distribution of means follows the normal distribution more closely.
The sample size, n, that...
14.4K
Normal Distribution01:11

Normal Distribution

10.6K
The normal, a continuous distribution, is the most important of all the distributions. Its graph is a bell-shaped symmetrical curve, which is observed in almost all disciplines. Some of these include psychology, business, economics, the sciences, nursing, and, of course, mathematics. Some instructors may use the normal distribution to help determine students’ grades. Most IQ scores are normally distributed. Often real-estate prices fit a normal distribution. The normal distribution is...
10.6K
Variation: Normal Distribution, Range, and Standard Deviation02:32

Variation: Normal Distribution, Range, and Standard Deviation

22.2K
In the field of psychology, there are several ways to organize measurements of a trait, feature, or characteristic (i.e., variables). Qualitative data, such as ethnicity, can be tabulated into a frequency count to provide information about the proportion, as well as the variety of groups in a sample or population. On the other hand, researchers can perform a wider set of calculations on quantitative data. The mean, mode, and median, for instance, are central tendency measures to identify a...
22.2K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The "I" in egalitarianism: Hadza hunter-gatherers averse to inequality primarily when personally unfavorable.

PNAS nexus·2026
Same author

How language framing shapes the perception of social norms.

Current opinion in psychology·2024
Same author

Language matters: how normative expressions shape norm perception and affect norm compliance.

Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences·2024
Same author

Unlocking the Role of Social Norms: How They Shape Women's Public Toilet Usage in India.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene·2023
Same author

Scaling Up Change: A Critical Review and Practical Guide to Harnessing Social Norms for Climate Action.

Psychological science in the public interest : a journal of the American Psychological Society·2022
Same author

Social beliefs and women's role in sanitation decision making in Bihar, India: An exploratory mixed method study.

PloS one·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 5, 2025

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
06:04

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

428

Norm strength and norm stability.

Cristina Bicchieri1, Luca Garzino Demo1

  • 1University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA United States.

Current Opinion in Psychology
|December 10, 2024
PubMed
Summary

This study distinguishes between social norm strength and stability, crucial for understanding behavior change and group coordination. Stability is a distinct feature, not just a result of strength, requiring a new theoretical framework.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Behavioral Economics
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Social norms are essential for group coordination and addressing collective challenges.
  • Understanding norm change and designing interventions requires analyzing norm strength and stability.
  • Existing frameworks often conflate norm strength and stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate between the concepts of social norm strength and stability.
  • To explore the theoretical underpinnings of norm strength and stability using game theory.
  • To propose a framework for understanding norm stability beyond mere strength.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on social norms.
  • Application of game theory, including Bicchieri's framework and tightness-looseness theory.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios
07:43

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios

Published on: August 4, 2023

1.9K
Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication
14:52

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Published on: December 11, 2013

11.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 5, 2025

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
06:04

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

428
Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios
07:43

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios

Published on: August 4, 2023

1.9K
Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication
14:52

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Published on: December 11, 2013

11.4K
  • Analysis of evolutionary stable states to differentiate norm features.

    • Main Results:

    • Social norms possess two key features: strength (influence and adoption) and stability (endurance over time).
    • Norm strength is related to behavioral influence and adoption, while stability concerns persistence.
    • Stability is a distinct characteristic from strength, not merely a consequence of it.

    Conclusions:

    • A clear theoretical definition of norm stability is needed.
    • Integrating various enforcement mechanisms (punishment, gossip, legitimacy) is crucial for a robust stability framework.
    • Future research should focus on developing a comprehensive theoretical model for social norm stability.