Normative behavior refers to the socially acceptable or expected way of thinking, feeling, or acting in a particular group or society. It's the behavior that most people follow to fit in and meet the standards set by their community. Full definition
«It is important to realize that experimenting with alcohol and drinking to intoxication — although illegal and not without risks — is very common among adolescents and can be regarded as normative behavior in many countries,» said Latvala. (sciencedaily.com)
Goldin and other artists» emphasis on public and private transgressions of normative behavior was indicative of a larger movement. (artspace.com)
It makes its point about normative behavior in a way that we used to see on Monty Python's Flying Circus and Saturday Night Live. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)