Which term denotes the enduring beliefs, ideas, attitudes, values, and traditions shared by a group and transmitted across generations?

• A. Prejudice
• B. Norm
• C. Culture
• D. Normative Social Influence

Answer: (C)

Culture refers to the enduring beliefs, ideas, attitudes, values, and traditions shared by a group and transmitted across generations. It shapes what people consider important, how they interpret the world, and how they behave, learned through family, education, and social institutions. This shared system persists over time while adapting as groups interact with others. Prejudice is only a biased attitude toward a group, not the whole, enduring set of practices. A norm is a standard for behavior within a group, and normative social influence is the pressure to conform to be liked, both of which describe specific social processes rather than the broad cultural framework.