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Multiple Choice

"Imagine that you are in a situation where an angry mob has accused a friend of a serious crime, and they are going to hang him because they believe your friend is guilty, even though he isn't. Your only chance to save your friend is to convince the unruly mob of your friend's innocence." This is best described as __________.

• A) a hypothetical illustration
• B) a factual narrative
• C) a literal analogy
• D) a literal metaphor

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Definitions:

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions used by societies to regulate individual behavior, ensuring conformity to laws and social norms.

Label

A term or phrase used to categorize and identify individuals or groups based on characteristics or behaviors.

Stigma

An attribute that is socially devalued and discredited.

Behavior Is Considered Deviant

Actions or conduct that deviate from societal norms and expectations and are often subject to social judgment or sanction.