What Are the Three Branches of Social Structure Theory

question 8

Multiple Choice

What are the three branches of social structure theory?

• A) social learning theory, social disorganization theory, and cultural deviance theory
• B) cultural deviance theory, deprivation theory, strain theory
• C) cultural deviance theory, anomie theory, deprivation theory
• D) social disorganization theory, strain theory, cultural deviance theory

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Definitions:

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that accrues dividends if they are not paid in the year they are due, with these dividends being required to be paid out before any dividends can be paid to common stockholders.

Stockholders' Equity

The ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation, represented by share capital plus retained earnings minus treasury shares.

Par Value

A nominal value assigned to share of stock by the corporation's charter, used primarily for legal purposes.

Paid-In Capital

Funds contributed by shareholders in exchange for shares of stock, representing a source of equity financing for a company.