In Thio's Power Theory, Why Do Lower-Status Individuals Find Themselves

question 28

Multiple Choice

In Thio's power theory, why do lower-status individuals find themselves less likely to engage in positive deviance?

• A) They focus all their energy on day-to-day survival.
• B) They have no interest in improving society.
• C) Departure from normal behavior is discouraged in this group.
• D) This group experiences more social control.

Comprehend the concepts of status and status cues in the hierarchical structure of society.

Distinguish between role conflict and role strain with adequate examples.

Analyze the importance of norms, roles, and statuses in shaping social interaction.

Understand the impact of feminist theory on the perception and expression of emotions.

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Definitions:

Reinforce Behaviour

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or consequences.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often used in behavioral conditioning.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behaviorism that encourages a certain behavior by following it with a positive stimulus or reward.