According to Durkheim, List Three Main Functions That Deviance Provides

question 102

Essay

According to Durkheim, list three main functions that deviance provides for society. Provide an example or illustration of each.

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Definitions:

Noise Hit

In signal detection theory, an instance where a non-target stimulus is incorrectly detected as a target signal.

Sensory Adaptation

The means by which receptors of sensation diminish in sensitivity when exposed to steady stimuli over a period.

Perceptual Invariance

The ability of the perceptual system to recognize the same object from varying viewpoints, distances, or lighting conditions despite the changes in the sensory input.

Adjusting Differences

It involves methods or strategies used to resolve disagreements or conflicts among individuals or groups.