"Why Should People Conform? After All, It's So Much More

question 25

Multiple Choice

"Why should people conform? After all, it's so much more fun and rewarding to deviate from society's norms and laws." An advocate of which of the following theories would agree most strongly with this statement?

• A) anomie theory
• B) control theory
• C) subculture theory
• D) problem-behavior proneness
• E) social disorganization theory

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Definitions:

Personality Disorder Trait Specified

Involves individual characteristics that deviate markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture, are pervasive and inflexible, have an onset in adolescence or early adulthood, are stable over time, and lead to distress or impairment.

Manipulativeness

A behavior trait characterized by a tendency to influence or control others for self-serving purposes.

Sexual Promiscuity

Engaging in sexual activities with multiple partners without commitment or in a casual manner.

Early Childhood

A period in human development from birth to approximately 8 years of age, focusing on growth and learning.