Functionalist Theories of Deviance

question 92

Multiple Choice

Functionalist theories of deviance

• A) fear that deviance creates the breakdown of society.
• B) view deviance as necessary in order to clarify what the norms of society are.
• C) believe that punishment of deviance is dysfunctional because it prevents the deviance that is necessary for society.
• D) assume that norms are largely meaningless.

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Understand the principles of neural summation and its types.

Explain the significance of nodes of Ranvier in the speed and efficiency of nerve impulse conduction.

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Definitions:

Duty To Warn

A legal or ethical obligation to notify potential victims or authorities if an individual poses a serious and foreseeable risk of harming themselves or others.

ACA Code Of Ethics

A set of guiding principles that govern the ethical and professional conduct of counselors, developed by the American Counseling Association.

Confidentiality

The principle of keeping private information secret and safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure.

Therapeutic Abandonment

The inappropriate ending of treatment by a healthcare professional without arranging for the continued care of the patient.