Which of the Following Describes How Deviance Can Be Explained

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes how deviance can be explained from the functionalist perspective?

• A) Deviance breaks down social cohesion and leads to revolution.
• B) Deviance makes it easier for the upper class to control the poor.
• C) Deviance helps the upper class maintain its power and influence in society.
• D) Deviance clarifies moral boundaries and affirms norms.

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Definitions:

Laffer Curve

A theoretical representation of the relationship between government revenue raised by taxation and all possible rates of taxation, suggesting that higher tax rates beyond a certain point actually decrease total revenue.

Elasticities

Measures of how much the quantity demanded or supplied of a good responds to changes in price, income, or other factors.

Demand

The total quantity of goods or services that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level in a market.

Supply

The total amount of a specific good or service that is available to consumers in a market at a given time and price.