The term social control refers to
A. justifications for deviant behavior.
B. penalties and rewards for conduct concerning a social norm.
C. techniques and strategies for preventing deviant human behavior in any society.
D. behavior that violates the norms of a group.
C. techniques and strategies for preventing deviant human behavior in any society.
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People have a lower tendency to accept authority as legitimate if they are economically or politically dependent on those who hold power. They may also accept authority more readily if it reflects other people's beliefs and values
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Compare and contrast the moral development theories of Lawrence Kohlberg and Carol Gilligan
What will be an ideal response?
Which of these statements illustrates the symbolic interactionist perspective on religion? a. Religion is an "opiate" that soothes distress and prevents social uprising
b. A religious belief system may be more compatible with and help to strengthen capitalism. c. The teachers of many religions are male, as are the leaders of religious institutions. d. Religion provides reference groups that help individuals to define their own identity.
According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (2011), the United States ranks below many other wealthy democratic countries in the percentage of young adults with ______.
A. a professional degree B. a digital technology degree C. a college degree D. a technology degree