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* to reinforce norms (i.e. reduce the chance of others acting in disfavorable manner), | * to reinforce norms (i.e. reduce the chance of others acting in disfavorable manner), | ||
* to lower the chances of being socially excluded for violating the norms and evade shaming, | * to lower the chances of being socially excluded for violating the norms and evade shaming (especially when one is vulnerable/[[dominance hierarchy|low status]] or has violated the norm or a tendency to do so), | ||
* to elevate one's status by appearing virtuous, or | * to elevate one's status by appearing virtuous, or | ||
* to put somebody down. | * to put somebody down. | ||