An Example of a Distal Influence on Contextual Affordances Would

question 4

Multiple Choice

An example of a distal influence on contextual affordances would be ______.

• A)anxiety about moving for a job
• B)financial concerns about paying for college
• C)growing up in an impoverished learning environment
• D)having a high car payment

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Definitions:

Social Control

Mechanisms a society uses to influence individual behavior to conform to norms and values.

Internalizing Social Norms

The process by which individuals adopt the behaviors, values, and attitudes deemed appropriate by their society or social groups as their own.

Rites of Passage

Ceremonies or rituals marking important transitions in a person’s life, such as birth, puberty, marriage, and death.

Life Course

An approach in sociology that looks at the social and structural influences on individuals' lives over time, recognizing the ways in which age, context, and historical events shape experiences.