Marco Has Been Running Each Afternoon Trying to Beat His

question 50

Multiple Choice

Marco has been running each afternoon trying to beat his college's record for the 400-metre sprint.Despite all his practising,he hasn't been able to come in under his usual time.There's a big fan turnout for the track meet on Saturday against the rival school and Marco not only beats the old record,but surpasses it.Marco's behaviour illustrates

• A)social facilitation.
• B)groupthink.
• C)social loafing.
• D)the bystander effect.

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Definitions:

Functions of Deviance

The sociological concept that deviant behaviors can play key roles in society, including promoting social change, clarifying norms, and reinforcing social bonds.

Young People

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Conflict Theorists

Scholars who focus on the social, political, or material inequalities of social groups, often examining the power dynamics and conflicts between them.

Deviant Identity

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