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

A parent scolding a child for misbehaving

What is social control?

Mechanisms to regulate behavior in society

What is formal social control?

Written laws and rules enforced by authorities

Why is social control important in society?

It helps maintain order and predictability

What is the purpose of social norms?

To create shared expectations for behavior in a group

Which of the following is an informal sanction?

Praise from a teacher for good behavior

How do schools contribute to social control?

By teaching students social norms and rules

What is the difference between positive and negative sanctions?

Positive sanctions reward behavior, negative sanctions punish it

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Which of the following is an example of informal social control?
A parent scolding a child for misbehaving
A law requiring seat belts
A court sentencing someone to prison
A police officer issuing a ticket
2
What is social control?
Mechanisms to regulate behavior in society
The government controlling the economy
A legal system that enforces only severe crimes
The rules set by one person to control others
3
What is formal social control?
Unwritten rules followed by a community
Written laws and rules enforced by authorities
Behavior influenced by cultural norms
Traditions passed down through generations
4
Why is social control important in society?
It creates conflict to encourage change
It helps maintain order and predictability
It ensures everyone follows the same beliefs
It eliminates all forms of crime
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What is an example of a law used to enforce social control?
Gossiping about someone’s behavior
Saying “please” and “thank you”
A speed limit
Celebrating holidays with family
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Which institution is most responsible for formal social control?
Religious organizations
Schools
The criminal justice system
The family
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What is the purpose of social norms?
To control only specific members of society
To create shared expectations for behavior in a group
To replace formal rules and laws
To ensure everyone behaves the same way
8
Which of the following is an informal sanction?
A prison sentence
Praise from a teacher for good behavior
A fine for littering
A ticket for speeding
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How do schools contribute to social control?
By teaching students social norms and rules
By issuing legal consequences for behavior
By enforcing federal laws
By punishing only illegal activities
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What is the difference between positive and negative sanctions?
Negative sanctions involve laws, positive sanctions do not
Positive sanctions reward behavior, negative sanctions punish it
Positive sanctions are informal, negative sanctions are formal
Negative sanctions apply only to criminal acts

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