According to Functionalists, Deviance Is Dysfunctional Because It

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to functionalists, deviance is dysfunctional because it:

• A) bolsters the economy.
• B) is cheap and inexpensive.
• C) decreases confidence in institutions.
• D) provides permanent safety valves.
• E) destroys social unity.

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Economic Theory

A framework or set of principles explaining how economies function and how economic agents interact.

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