'Chart Junk' Refers to

question 27

Multiple Choice

'Chart junk' refers to

• A) information that adds to the message being conveyed.
• B) any visual information that doesn't add to the meaning of the message.
• C) any visual component required to understand the negative message of the graphic.
• D) any visual component that adds to the aesthetic quality of the graphic.

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Definitions:

Social Control Theory

A theory in sociology that suggests mechanisms, such as societal norms and regulations, are used to maintain social order by discouraging deviant and criminal behavior.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms and expectations, often eliciting negative responses from others.

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.