NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
SOCIOLOGY
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Question
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____ can either be positive (rewards) or negative (punishments) and are used to keep society and social behavior in control.
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Sanctions
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Mores
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Folkways
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Taboos
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Social sanctions enforce a standard of behaviour that is deemed socially acceptable and this is essential for society to regulate itself and maintain order. Social cohesion and cooperation depend on social sanctions and they are essential for organisations, social groups and society to work together effectively.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sanctions can either be positive ( rewards ) or negative (punishment). Sanctions can arise from either formal or informal control. With informal sanctions, ridicule or ostracism can realign a straying individual towards norms. Informal sanctions may include shame, ridicule, sarcasm, criticism, and disapproval.
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