Assume You Were Listening to a Lecture on Durkheim's Approach

question 1

Multiple Choice

Assume you were listening to a lecture on Durkheim's approach to deviance.The focus of the lecture might be that

• A)deviance is a normal element of social organization.
• B)deviance is a dysfunctional element of social organization.
• C)deviance is less common in modern societies.
• D)deviance is defined by the rich and used against the poor.

---

Definitions:

MMPI-II

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2, a comprehensive psychological test used to assess personality traits and psychopathology.

Basic Scales

Fundamental measurement tools used in research and assessment to evaluate various attributes or responses.

Defensiveness

A psychological reaction that occurs when an individual perceives a threat to their self-esteem or self-concept, often leading to a barrier in communication.

Beck Depression Inventory II

A 21-item self-reporting questionnaire used to assess the severity of depression in individuals.