A college dean threatens a student with suspension. Which of the following does this exemplify?

a. Primary deviance
b. Secondary deviance
c. Informal social control
d. Formal social control
e. Positive sanction


Answer: c. Informal social control

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. declining enrollment b. equal enrollment c. soaring enrollment d. gender tracking

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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