Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of a Functionalist

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a functionalist view of deviance?

• A)Deviance is an abnormality that society ultimately seeks to eliminate.
• B)The labeling of some as deviant can contribute to social solidarity for those who conform to norms.
• C)Deviance enhances our sense of the boundary between right and wrong.
• D)Who is and who is not labeled deviant reflects the interests of the ruling class.

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Definitions:

Generalization

In psychology, generalization is the process by which an organism responds in the same way to different but similar stimuli.

Discrimination

Involves unjust or prejudicial treatment towards individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, age, or sex.

Latent Learning

A form of learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement of the behavior or associations that are learned, becoming apparent when there is an incentive to demonstrate it.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a pause, without the need for further conditioning.