According to the __________ perspective, societies fear most the crimes that threaten their members' most cherished values, and individuals who dare to challenge those values will receive the most severe punishments.
A. conflict
B. interactionist
C. functionalist
D. developmental
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?
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