Asked by Angelstar Kasper on Jul 06, 2024

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Idiosyncrasy credits refer to our ability to violate norms with others based on whether we have enough "credits" to cover the violation.

Idiosyncrasy Credits

A concept referring to the latitude or privilege granted to individuals allowing them to deviate from group norms because of their contributions or status.

Norms

Socially accepted rules that prescribe the expected behavior in specific contexts or groups.

  • Understand the concepts of claiming, granting, and idiosyncrasy credits within leadership and followership interactions.
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Anna Catherine BatesJul 07, 2024
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Idiosyncrasy credits theory proposes that individuals can deviate from group norms as long as it is infrequent and they have enough credits built up from past conformity to the group's norms. This concept was developed by Edwin Hollander in 1964.