Emile Durkheim Felt That Deviance Clarified Moral Boundaries and Affirmed

question 15

Multiple Choice

Emile Durkheim felt that deviance clarified moral boundaries and affirmed norms, promoted social unity, and promoted social change. What was his conclusion regarding social deviance?

• A) It is always institutionalized.
• B) It is a social problem that needs to be eliminated.
• C) It is a sign of innovation by members of a group.
• D) It is functional for a society.
• E) It is dysfunctional for a society.

Recognize the psychological and biological responses to social exclusion and its similarities to physical pain.

Identify the significance of sensitivity to social cues in maintaining interpersonal relationships and avoiding conflicts.

Distinguish between misconceptions and scientific principles in evolutionary biology and psychology.

Describe the mechanisms of natural selection, including sources of variability and the concept of fitness.

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Definitions:

Prepared Childbirth

Developed by French obstetrician Ferdinand Lamaze, this childbirth strategy is similar to natural childbirth but includes a special breathing technique to control pushing in the final stages of labor and a more detailed anatomy and physiology course.

Natural Childbirth

This method attempts to reduce the mother’s pain by decreasing her fear through education about childbirth and relaxation techniques during delivery.

Lamaze

A childbirth preparation technique that emphasizes breathing, relaxation, and coping strategies for labor.

LeBoyer

A method of childbirth emphasizing a gentle birthing process, aiming to minimize stress for the newborn.