Positivists Treat Deviance as If It Were Unpleasant and Harmful

question 53

Multiple Choice

Positivists treat deviance as if it were unpleasant and harmful to society,while constructionists

• A)have an appreciation for and empathy with deviants.
• B)emphasize the importance of social control of deviant behavior.
• C)stress the importance of being deviant themselves.
• D)study the biological aspects of human behavior.

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Definitions:

Subgoaling

The process of breaking down a larger goal into smaller, more manageable objectives.

Planning

The cognitive process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision-making processes.

Algorithms

Instructions or procedures designed to solve a specific problem or perform a specific task through a series of steps, pivotal in programming and technology.