CH 7.1 Social Control

What was the purpose of public shaming in the early 1800s?

• To entertain the public

• To punish and humiliate criminals

• To reward good behavior

• To promote social gatherings

Websites today encourage users to expose petty criminals and rude people. What is one method they use?

• Sending emails

• Posting on social media

• Displaying license plate numbers

• Writing letters

Fill in the blank: Positive sanctions are rewards that encourage conformity to society's norms, such as ______.

• Fines

• Imprisonment

• Ceremonies

• Criticism

What is a negative sanction?

• A reward for good behavior

• A punishment to enforce conformity

• A method of socialization

• A form of entertainment

What is the effect of not being rewarded or punished for behavior?

• Encourages conformity

• Loses power to enforce conformity

• Strengthens social norms

• Promotes positive behavior

What is the main goal of using negative sanctions in society?

• To reward good behavior

• To ensure conformity

• To entertain the public

• To promote social gatherings.

What is an example of a positive sanction in schools?

• Detention

• Good grades

• Suspension

• Expulsion

Fill in the blank: Negative sanctions can range from frowns to ______.

• Praise

• Rewards

• Imprisonment

• Applause

What is the role of parents in introducing positive sanctions?

• Punishing bad behavior

• Rewarding good behavior

• Ignoring behavior

• Criticizing behavior

Fill in the blank: Positive sanctions are used to encourage ______ to society's norms.

• Rebellion

• Conformity

• Disobedience

• Ignorance