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

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

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

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 (a)   ,depending on the situation.

Formal social control relies on what to maintain conformity?

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