3 Questions
According to the text, deviance refers to an act that violates cultural norms. Which of the following statements is true about deviance?
Deviance is an integral part of society according to Durkheim.
According to the text, social control refers to certain ways that society encourages people to behave. Which of the following statements is true about social control?
Social control is the basis of order and cooperation in society.
According to the text, conformity refers to matching one's behavior to what is expected of them by society. Which of the following statements is true about conformity?
Conformity is doing what is socially acceptable.
Study Notes
Deviance
- Deviance is an act that violates cultural norms.
Social Control
- Social control refers to the ways that society encourages people to behave.
Conformity
- Conformity is when an individual's behavior matches what is expected of them by society.
Test your knowledge on deviance, social control, and conformity with this quiz. Explore concepts from French sociologist Durkheim and author Edward Alsworth Ross to understand how society influences behavior and enforces norms.
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