Carson Wants His Audience to Understand His Message, So He

question 14

Multiple Choice

Carson wants his audience to understand his message, so he clarifies the meaning of the word he wants to use by looking it up in the dictionary. Carson is seeking the _____.

• A) connotative meaning
• B) abstract meaning
• C) emotional meaning
• D) denotative meaning

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Definitions:

Durkheim

A founding figure in the field of sociology, known for his work on social cohesion, social norms, and the functions of institutions in society.

Social Control Agents

Those who regulate and administer the response to deviance, such as the police or mental health workers.

Elite Crimes

Unlawful activities committed by individuals in high-ranking positions or with significant social, political, or economic power.

Conflict Theory

A theoretical framework in sociology that views society as an arena of inequality generating conflict and social change, focusing on power disparities and competition for scarce resources.