I'm followed by many, though seldom defined. My impact is large, yet I'm hardly outlined. What am I?
Category: Brain · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider something that influences behavior without being formally stated.
Answer
A social norm's guideline
Explanation
A social norm's guideline dictates behavior among groups without written rules.
This is a medium brain riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A social norm's guideline.
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