Asked by wanda echie on Sep 26, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT a primarily positivist theory of deviance?

A) differential association
B) anomie-strain theory
C) control theory
D) phenomenological theory

Positivist Theory

A school of thought in sociology that asserts that societal behaviors and phenomena should be studied through empirical observation and the scientific method.

Phenomenological Theory

A philosophical approach that emphasizes the study of conscious experience from the first-person perspective, aiming to understand the essence of phenomena.

  • Explore the concept of social control and its relation to deviance as discussed in control theories.
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Alfreda Thompsonabout 13 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Differential association, anomie-strain theory, and control theory are all primarily positivist theories of deviance. Phenomenological theory, on the other hand, is a more interpretivist approach, focusing on understanding how individuals subjectively experience and construct their reality.