Moira has been assigned to work on a project for her company, but her partner on the project is lazy and difficult to work with. After an especially unproductive day, Moira complains to her boss. Her boss sympathizes, but warns Moira that if she doesn't finish the project on time, he will be forced to drop her from consideration for a promotion. The reaction of Moira's boss is an example of

A. deviant behavior.
B. social control.
C. social stigma.
D. organized norms.


Answer: B

Sociology

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