Formal and Informal social control Quiz

What is social control?

• The process of maintaining social order and stability.

• A set of rules and regulations enforced by government

• The process of teaching individuals to conform to society's norms and values.

• The process of individuals rebelling against social norms

Which of the following is an example of formal social control?

• Peer Pressure

• Parental Guidance

• Judicial systems

• Social Norms

…................. social control is usually enforced by family,friends and community members.

How peer group act as an agent to reinforce social control?

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Which of the following is NOT an agent of informal social control?

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Which of the following is a form of formal social control?

• Ridicule

• Shame

• Sanctions

• Gossip

Social control can be both positive and ........... ,depending on the situation.

Formal social control relies on what to maintain conformity?

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Which of the following is an example of informal social control?

• A teacher giving a student detention.

• A police officer arresting a suspect.

• Laughing at someone for wearing an unusual outfit.

• A judge passing a sentence in court.

Conformity to social norms and values is generally encouraged through which of the following?

• Punishment only

• Rewards only

• Both rewards and punishments

• Neither rewards nor punishments