What Is the Sociological Message of the Jonathan Simms Case

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the sociological message of the Jonathan Simms case?

• A)Individuals can overcome bureaucratic obstacles.
• B)Rapid change or traumatic events disrupt social norms.
• C)Poor parenting can have detrimental consequences for children in our society.
• D)Bureaucracies quickly collapse when an individual puts his or her needs ahead of societal needs.

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Definitions:

External Factors

Elements outside an individual that can influence their behavior, decisions, and well-being, such as the environment, social interactions, and cultural norms.

Success

The achievement of a goal or the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.

Humanistic Insights

Perspectives and understandings that emphasize personal growth, self-acceptance, and the realization of one's potential, often associated with humanistic psychology.

Julian Rotter

A psychologist known for his development of social learning theory and the concept of locus of control.