According to Functionalists, Deviance Is Functional Because It

question 75

Multiple Choice

According to functionalists, deviance is functional because it:

• A) bolsters the economy.
• B) increases trust in personal and formal relationships.
• C) increases confidence in institutions.
• D) reduces tension and insecurity.
• E) impedes social change.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A process in which a consequence immediately follows a behavior, decreasing the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated.

Operant Responding

A behavior modification process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an adverse stimulus strengthens a behavior or increases its likelihood of being repeated.

Operant Conditioning

A process of instruction where behaviors are adjusted by the application of reinforcements or deterrents.