Social Control Theory Is Based on the Assumptions That

question 23

Multiple Choice

Social control theory is based on the assumptions that

• A) there is a common value system and most people feel some impulse toward deviance.
• B) those with the most power in society define what is considered deviant or not.
• C) deviance is a result of labeling.
• D) deviants agree with the goals of society, but are blocked from achieving them through legitimate means.

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Definitions:

Social Interactions

The process through which individuals act and react to those around them, forming the basis of social relationships and structures.

Network Exchange Theory

A theoretical framework in sociology that examines how individuals negotiate and exchange resources within a network.

Emerson's Exchange Network

Emerson's Exchange Network is a sociological concept that examines social relationships in terms of exchange theory, focusing on how resources, information, and social status are traded within networks of individuals.

Valued Resources

Resources that are given importance or value by individuals or societies, which can include material goods, services, information, or status.