On What Does Control Theory Focus on in Order to Understand

question 26

Multiple Choice

On what does control theory focus on in order to understand why people engage in deviant behavior?

• A) why people break rules
• B) why people follow rules
• C) how institutions control people
• D) the importance of attachment

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Definitions:

Differences between Cultures

The various distinctions in values, beliefs, practices, and norms that exist between cultures or societal groups.

Cross-Cultural Analysis

An analysis that studies the behavior of individuals in different cultural contexts, understanding how culture influences values, communication, and behavior.

Etic Approach

An analytical framework used in studying cultural phenomena from outside the culture being observed, emphasizing universal or comparative aspects.

Emic Approach

A research approach that focuses on understanding cultural phenomena from the perspective of the insider or native view.