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:

Ascribed Statuses

Refers to the social status a person is assigned at birth or assumes involuntarily later in life, based on factors like race, family heritage, and gender.

Role Conflict

Two or more roles associated with contradictory expectations.

Role Strain

Conflicting expectations within the same role.

Nonverbal Communication

is the process of conveying a message without the use of words, which can include gestures, facial expressions, and body language.