Shared expectations and beliefs about appropriate ways to act in a social situation, such as a group, are called:

A) Social systems
B) Sanctions
C) Role expectations
D) Norms

Social Systems

Structured arrangements within a society that define how its members interact and support the functioning of society as a whole, including legal, economic, and educational systems.

Role Expectations

The anticipated behaviors and actions associated with a particular social position or status.

Norms

The accepted standards or expectations of behavior within a group or society, which guide member actions and contribute to group cohesion.