Social Control Theory Is Based on the Assumptions That

question 6

Multiple Choice

Social control theory is based on the assumptions that

• A)there is a common value system and most people feel some impulse toward deviance.
• B)those with the most power in society define what is considered deviant or not.
• C)deviance is a process of labeling.
• D)deviants agree with the goals of society,but are blocked from achieving them through legitimate means.

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Definitions:

Xenophobia

Fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners, often manifesting in discriminatory attitudes or behaviors.

High-context

A communication style where much of the information is understood through context, non-verbal cues, and between-the-lines reading, common in many Asian and Middle Eastern cultures.

Pluralism

A condition or system in which multiple distinct groups, cultures, or entities coexist within a society or organization.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a devaluation of other cultures.