When a Member of a Group Diverges from Acceptable Standards

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a member of a group diverges from acceptable standards, or norms, of social behavior, he/she may be ridiculed, arrested, or otherwise pressured into conformity through what Emile Durkheim referred to as __________.

• A) cultural constraints
• B) cultural relativism
• C) cultural penalties
• D) ethnocentrism

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Definitions:

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or other negative consequences.

Community Counseling

A professional service aiming to improve the psychological well-being and functioning of members within a community, often addressing social issues.

Productivity Drop

A decrease in the efficiency or output of work, often measured in professional or organizational contexts.

Family Violence

Violence that can be defined as physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual violence against another family member.