Which Sociological Perspective's Approach Explains Why Rule Violation Continues to Exist

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective's approach explains why rule violation continues to exist in societies despite pressures to conform and obey, but fails to indicate how a given person comes to commit a deviant act or why on some occasions crimes do or do not occur?

• A) functionalist perspective
• B) conflict perspective
• C) interactionist perspective
• D) feminist perspective

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Definitions:

Emotional Instability

A trait characterized by rapid and intense emotional changes, often part of personality disorders.

Situationists

Advocates of the theory that behavior is determined more by situations and environmental factors than by innate traits.

Upper Limit

The maximum or highest allowable value, level, or point in a given context.

Situationist Argument

The situationist argument posits that people's behavior is more significantly influenced by external situational factors than by internal traits or motivations, emphasizing the power of context in shaping actions.