Status Violation Theory Focuses on What Happens in Task Groups

question 8

Multiple Choice

Status violation theory focuses on what happens in task groups when:

• A)a deviant identity is revealed
• B)a group member has a stigmatized identity
• C)group members subscribe to different definitions of deviance
• D)it is unclear whether an aggressive behavior was appropriate or inappropriate
• E)someone violates group norms and is labeled a deviant

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Definitions:

Rituals and Traditions

Established patterns of behavior and ceremonies that are performed by a society, culture, or religion.

Universality

The quality of being true or applicable in all situations, cultures, or contexts.

Theodicy

An effort to explain how the existence of evil is compatible with the existence of God.

Paul Tillich

A German-American theologian and philosopher known for his works on existentialist philosophy and Christian existentialism, notably "The Courage to Be."