Symbolic Interactionist Theories of Deviance Focus On

question 19

Multiple Choice

Symbolic interactionist theories of deviance focus on:

• A)how deviance is learned
• B)how social structure affects the risk for deviance
• C)how patterns of reinforcement can be used to alter deviant selves
• D)the consequences of being considered a deviant
• E)both a and d

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Definitions:

Two-Word Utterances

An early language development stage where toddlers combine two words to communicate simple concepts or desires.

Aphasia

A disorder resulting from brain damage to Broca’s area or Wernicke’s area that involves a loss or impairment of the ability to use or comprehend words.

Language Acquisition

The process by which humans gain the ability to perceive, comprehend, and produce language, typically during childhood.

Babble

The stage of language development in infants characterized by the production of repetitive syllables, often starting around the age of 6 months.