Which of the Following Is an Example of a Formal

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a formal mechanism of social control?

• A)community organizations
• B)child protective services (CPS)
• C)churches
• D)gossip

---

Definitions:

Irrational Belief

Is a conviction or assumption that lacks logical reasoning or evidence, often leading to negative emotional or behavioral outcomes.

A-B-C Process

A framework in cognitive behavioral therapy that outlines the sequence of an activating event (A), the belief system (B), and the consequent behavior (C).

Self-defeating Thinking

Negative thought patterns that undermine a person’s confidence and ability to achieve goals, often leading to self-sabotage.

Recalled Words

Words that are remembered and retrieved from memory during psychological experiments or tests.