After Several Crimes Happened in His Neighborhood, John and His

question 5

Multiple Choice

After several crimes happened in his neighborhood, John and his friends held a meeting and formed a citizensʹ patrol. This is an example of what positive function of deviance?

• A) the enhancement of conformity
• B) the creation of a safety valve for discontented people
• C) the promotion of social cohesion and solidarity
• D) undermining trust

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Definitions:

Self-perpetuating

A process or mechanism that has the ability to sustain itself or continue indefinitely without external input.

Generative

Refers to processes capable of producing or creating new content, structures, patterns, or ideas.

Fiduciary

A person or organization that acts on behalf of another person or persons, putting their clients' interest ahead of their own, with a duty to preserve good faith and trust.

Strategic

Involving the careful planning and management of resources to achieve specific objectives and ensure long-term success.