In the Immediate Aftermath of the Terrorist Attacks on September

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11,2001,many Americans publicly
Demonstrated their patriotism.This is an illustration of Durkheim's belief that

• A)people only mobilize when they feel threatened.
• B)the definition of deviance is relative to the situation.
• C)deviance produces social solidarity.
• D)some societies will not tolerate deviance.

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Definitions:

Pluralistic Ignorance

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals mistakenly believe their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are different from those of the group, leading to conformity despite private disagreement.

Social Value Orientation

An individual's preferences when allocating resources between oneself and others, which can influence behavior in social situations.

Competitive

A characteristic of entities that strive against each other to achieve a goal, such as winning a game or dominating a market.

Altruistic

Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others; behaviors or actions motivated by the desire to help without expecting anything in return.