According to a Functionalist Perspective, Minor Forms of Deviant Behaviour

question 56

Multiple Choice

According to a functionalist perspective, minor forms of deviant behaviour can serve as:

• A) social catalysts
• B) organic releases
• C) retreatism
• D) safety valves
• E) bottom boundaries of a social system

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