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

question 58

Multiple Choice

Assume you were listening to a lecture on Durkheim's approach to deviance.Which of the following statements might well be the focus of the lecture?

• 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.

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Definitions:

Subphylum Urochordata

A subphylum of chordates that includes marine animals known as tunicates or sea squirts, having a notochord only during their larval stage.

Phylum Echinodermata

A group of marine animals characterized by radially symmetrical body plans, a water vascular system, and a calcified skin, including stars, sea urchins, and cucumbers.

Phylum Chordata

The Phylum Chordata encompasses animals with a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail at some point in their development.

Carnivorous Predators

Organisms that derive their nutrition by consuming other animals. They have adaptations that allow them to capture and digest their prey.