Which term describes everyday social norms governing customary behaviors that are not morally significant?

• A. Mores
• B. Folkways
• C. Taboos
• D. Laws

Answer: (B)

Folkways are informal norms that guide everyday, customary behaviors and are not tied to moral judgments. They cover things like polite greetings, appropriate dress for casual settings, and general etiquette. Violating a folkway typically draws mild social disapproval or teasing, not moral condemnation or legal penalties.

By contrast, mores involve rules with strong moral significance and serious sanctions if violated; taboos are prohibitions with intense social or emotional responses; laws are formal rules enforced by authorities with official penalties.

So the everyday, nonmoral nature of these norms matches folkways, making it the best fit.