Which Group of Sociological Theories Explains Deviance as Being Normal

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which group of sociological theories explains deviance as being normal and that conformity must be explained?

• A) social control theories
• B) social learning theories
• C) labeling theories
• D) trait theories

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Definitions:

Plant Size

The capacity or physical dimensions of a manufacturing or production facility, influencing its output and scale of operations.

Economies of Scale

Savings achieved by companies because of larger operational volumes, where the cost for each unit produced tends to drop as the scale of production grows.

Long-run Average Cost

The total cost per unit of output produced, when all input factors are variable, considered over a sufficient period.

Long-run Average Cost

The average cost per unit of output over a long period, where all inputs can be adjusted by firms. This includes the cost of changing production levels and entering or exiting an industry.