The ____________________ Perspective Views Deviance as Conformity of Norms of a Subculture

question 13

Multiple Choice

The ____________________ perspective views deviance as conformity of norms of a subculture that run counter to those of the dominant culture/group.

• A) Social control
• B) Learning
• C) Rational choice
• D) Culture conflict

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Definitions:

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming unpopular students for all types of negative classroom outcomes and behaviors.

Positive Peer Pressure

Influence from peers that leads an individual to make healthy, beneficial decisions due to the positive examples or encouragement from others.

Backup Reinforcers

Secondary reinforcers that can be exchanged for primary reinforcers, used in behavioral conditioning to motivate and sustain desired behaviors.

Inherently Reinforcing

Describes an activity or stimulus that naturally provides satisfaction or reinforcement, encouraging its repetition without the need for external reward.