WJEC Criminology Unit 4 AC2.1

Which of the following is NOT an internal form of social control according to the content provided?

• Rational Ideology

• Tradition

• Coercion

• Internalisation of social rules and morality

What is emphasized by Control Theory in the context of social control?

• Social acceptance

• Reasons for abiding by the law

• Benefits of social norms

• Cultural influences

Which term is associated with the concept of understanding and accepting societal norms as one's own beliefs?

• Coercion

• Control

• Internalization

• Social rules

What term best describes the societal expectations that guide individual behavior?

• Tradition

• Rational ideology

• Social rules

• General deterrence

Which term refers to the practice of influencing behavior by instilling fear of consequences?

• Coercion

• Individual deterrence

• General deterrence

• Control

What does the term 'General deterrence' refer to in the context of societal control?

• Personal consequences for specific individuals

• Broad societal rules that apply to everyone

• The impact of societal norms on individual behavior

• The prevention of undesirable behaviors in the general population through the threat of punishment

What is the primary purpose of social control as described in the text?

• To promote freedom and individuality in society

• To prevent deviant human behavior

• To enforce strict legal penalties

• To encourage economic growth

Which of the following is a method of social control mentioned in the text?

• Encouraging artistic expression

• Persuading members of society to conform to the rules

• Promoting technological advancements

• Reducing governmental intervention

According to the text, what action is encouraged among everyone in society?

• To challenge existing laws

• To conform to the law and any course of action that helps achieve social control

• To ignore societal norms

• To focus on personal goals over societal rules

What is the primary purpose of social control in society?

• To create chaos

• To ensure people behave as expected

• To limit educational opportunities

• To promote individualism