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The Civil Service Act of 1883 Attempted to Pattern Government

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The Civil Service Act of 1883 attempted to pattern government hiring after practices found in ________.


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Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.

Differential Association Theory

A sociological theory proposing that individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance.

Structural Functionalism

A theory within sociology that considers society as a sophisticated system where its elements collaborate to ensure unity and stability.

Positive Deviance

Actions considered deviant within a given context but later reinterpreted as appropriate or even heroic.

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