The Dysfunctions of Deviance

question 24

Multiple Choice

The dysfunctions of deviance

• A) help society through the reinforcement of social organization.
• B) include the undermining of our willingness to play our roles and contribute to the larger social scene.
• C) result in a stronger family life.
• D) help us to better trust our social institutions.

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Definitions:

Perfect Competition

A market structure characterized by an infinite number of small firms, identical products, no barriers to entry or exit, and perfect information, leading to price takers.

Patents and Copyrights

Legal protections for inventors and creators to exclusively commercialize their innovations and creative works for a certain period.

Barriers to Entry

Economic, procedural, regulatory, or technological factors that obstruct or restrict the ability of new competitors to enter and compete in an industry.

Price Takers

Economic agents in a market who accept the prevailing market price as given because they have no power to influence it.