Asked by Stephanie Cormack on Sep 27, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT a kind of social control that can prevent deviance?

A) bonds to society
B) reintegrative shaming
C) differential association
D) legal punishment

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions designed by society to regulate individual and group behavior, maintaining order and conformity.

Reintegrative Shaming

A method of social control involving expressions of community disapproval, followed by gestures of reacceptance into the community.

Differential Association

A theory in criminology that posits individuals learn deviant behavior through interaction with others, emphasizing the role of social relationships in the acquisition of deviance.

  • Examine the idea of social governance and its association with deviance as articulated in control theoretical perspectives.
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Leandra Wilsonabout 8 hours ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Differential association is actually a theory that explains how individuals learn deviant behavior from their environment and social interactions. It is not a type of social control that can prevent deviance.