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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Definitions:

Verbal/Symbolic

Relating to the use of words or symbols to communicate thoughts, ideas, or emotions.

Imaginal

Imaginal pertains to the use of imagination or visualization techniques, often employed in therapeutic settings to explore scenarios or rehearse coping strategies.

Covert Self-reinforcement

A psychological technique in which individuals reward themselves in subtle, often non-materialistic ways, to positively reinforce their own behavior.

Overt Self-reinforcement

A process in which an individual openly rewards themselves for a behavior, aiming to increase the likelihood of its recurrence.