Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with the Thinking

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is consistent with the thinking of Emile Durkheim?

• A) Police and courts are needed to stem the tide of deviance caused by selfish human nature.
• B) Deviance affirms cultural values and norms.
• C) Responding to deviance divides people in a community.
• D) When people engage in deviance, this behavior erodes moral boundaries.

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Definitions:

Spinoff

A spinoff occurs when a company creates an independent entity by detaching a portion of its business, assets, or division, distributing shares of the new entity to its current shareholders.

Divest

The act of selling off assets or divisions of a company for financial or strategic reasons.

Failing Business

A business that is unable to continue operating due to financial difficulties, leading to bankruptcy or liquidation.

Economic Failures

Situations where market outcomes lead to inefficiency, often resulting in resources not being allocated optimally.