"Why Should People Conform? After All, It's So Much More

question 25

Multiple Choice

"Why should people conform? After all, it's so much more fun and rewarding to deviate from society's norms and laws." An advocate of which of the following theories would agree most strongly with this statement?

• A) anomie theory
• B) control theory
• C) subculture theory
• D) problem-behavior proneness
• E) social disorganization theory

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Definitions:

Constructive Conflict

A type of conflict where the differences in opinions or approaches are used positively to stimulate thinking and produce better solutions.

Organizational Change

The process through which companies or institutions undergo significant transformations in structure, strategy, processes, or culture to improve effectiveness or adapt to new conditions.

Psychological Reaction

The mental and emotional response of an individual to external or internal events or stimuli.

Stressor

An external source or event that causes stress to an individual, potentially affecting their mental and physical health.