Understanding Social Control and Sanctions Flashcardizz

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What is internalization?

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Internalization is the adoption of beliefs and values from a culture or group.

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What is an example of informal social control?

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Peer pressure from friends to behave in a certain way.

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Which of the following is an example of formal social control?
Options: Peer pressure among friends., Community gatherings and events., Cultural traditions and practices., The legal system and law enforcement.

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The legal system and law enforcement.

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What are sanctions?

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Sanctions are punitive measures taken against countries or entities to enforce international laws or norms.

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From a sociological standpoint, what are positive sanctions?

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Positive sanctions are rewards for conforming to social norms.

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From a sociological standpoint, what are negative sanctions?

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Negative sanctions are penalties or disapprovals used to discourage undesirable behavior in society.

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What is the definition for formal sanctions?

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Formal sanctions are official penalties or rewards imposed by an authority for behavior that conforms to or violates established rules.

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What is the textbook definition of deviance?

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Deviance is behavior that violates social norms.

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What is the definition of social control?

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Social control is the set of mechanisms that regulate individual behavior in society to maintain social order.

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What is the definition of having a stigma?

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Having a stigma means being associated with a negative stereotype or label that results in social exclusion or discrimination.