Rules

Definitions and associations of rule of interest to psychologists include


 * Rewrite rule, in generative grammar and computer science
 * Standardization, a formal and widely-accepted statement, fact, definition, or qualification
 * Operation, a determinate rule (method) for performing a mathematical operation and obtaining a certain result (Mathematics, Logic)
 * Rule of inference, a function from sets of formulae to formulae (Mathematics, Logic)
 * Rule of thumb, principle with broad application that is not intended to be strictly accurate or reliable for every situation. Also often simply referred to as a rule
 * Moral, an atomic element of a moral code for guiding choices in human behavior
 * Heuristic, a quantized "rule" which shows a tendency or probability for successful function
 * Norm (sociology), an informal but widely accepted rule, concept, truth, definition, or qualification (social norms, legal norms, coding norms)
 * Norm (philosophy), a kind of sentence or a reason to act, feel or believe