Which of the Following Are Functions of Deviance as Noted

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are functions of deviance as noted by Emile Durkheim?

• A) Deviance forces us to reconsider cultural values and norms.
• B) Fear is an important part of a society.
• C) Responding to deviance clarifies moral boundaries.
• D) Without deviance, the police wouldn't have a job to do.

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.

Pituitary Gland

a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for regulating crucial body functions through the release of hormones.

Hypophysis

Another term for the pituitary gland, a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for controlling various hormonal activities in the body.