"Ostracism" would be indicative of ____________ social control
a. positive informal
b. positive formal
c. negative informal
d. negative formal
c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. can serve to buffer its members against the effects of negative circumstances or can exacerbate those effects. b. is a supportive and positive influence during a crisis. c. increases the stress of a crisis. d. becomes divided and tense during a crisis.
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a. true b. false