In the Real World,norms Allow Some Latitude for Behavior That

question 69

Multiple Choice

In the real world,norms allow some latitude for behavior that is not strictly conformist.This is called

• A) classic anomie.
• B) a zone of permissible variation.
• C) nonsense,sociologically speaking.
• D) social disorganization.

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Definitions:

Biopsychosocial Methodology

An interdisciplinary approach that examines the complex interactions between biological, psychological, and social factors in health and illness.

Probands

Individuals who are the subject of study or the starting point in a genetic or medical investigation, often because they present with a particular condition of interest.

Single-Case Experimental Design

Experimental design in which an individual or a small number of individuals are studied intensively; the individual is put through some sort of manipulation or intervention, and his or her behavior is examined before and after this manipulation to determine the effects.

Case Study

An in-depth investigation of a single individual, group, event, or community to explore causation in order to find underlying principles.