The Use of Negative Sanctions That Proscribe Certain Behaviors and Set

question 112

Multiple Choice

The use of negative sanctions that proscribe certain behaviors and set forth the punishments for rule breakers and nonconformists is an example of:

• A)external social control
• B)exterior social control
• C)interior social control
• D)internal social control

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Familiar Brand Name

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Mere Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon whereby people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences behavior in a way that causes the belief to become true.