According to functionalists, deviance is dysfunctional because it ____________.
A. bolsters the economy
B. is cheap and inexpensive
C. decreases confidence in institutions
D. provides permanent safety valves
E. destroys social unity
Answer: C. decreases confidence in institutions
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