"Deviance Depends on Whether People Notice It

question 45

Multiple Choice

"Deviance depends on whether people notice it." This statement is most closely associated with which theory of deviance?

• A)Functionalist perspective (as represented by Emile Durkheim)
• B)Labeling theory
• C)Constructionist approach
• D)Structural strain

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by the company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends.

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits in the form of cash.

Declaration of Dividends

The formal announcement by a company's board of directors to distribute profits to shareholders, specifying the dividend amount and payment date.

Liquidating Dividend

A type of dividend paid by a company from its capital base, essentially returning part of the investors' original investment.