As the Term Is Used by Sociologists,deviance

question 13

Multiple Choice

As the term is used by sociologists,deviance

• A)always involves a violation of a law.
• B)is punished only when it occurs in formal social situations.
• C)refers to any action that is seen as different.
• D)can involve a person's ideas and traits as well as actions.

Understand the purpose and sources of employee performance appraisals.

Recognize the perceptual errors affecting appraisal accuracy and ways to mitigate them.

Appreciate the significance and impact of peer evaluations in the appraisal process.

Understand the role and methods for providing constructive feedback in performance management.

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Definitions:

Personal Traits

characteristics or qualities that define an individual's personality and behavior.

Situational Influences

Factors in the environment or specific situation that affect people's behavior, decisions, and feelings.

Role Playing

A method of training or therapeutic intervention where individuals act out roles in a simulated situation, often used to develop skills or resolve conflicts.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where people tend to overemphasize personal characteristics and underestimate situational factors in explaining others' behavior.