When a Person in a Position of Authority Processes an Individual

question 140

Multiple Choice

When a person in a position of authority processes an individual without questioning the basis for the rules and procedures, he or she is engaging in .

• A) consensus
• B) labeling
• C) exploitation
• D) social control

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