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Deviant individuals______________?

Correct answer: A. set examples for others thus reaffirming existing norms

  • A. set examples for others thus reaffirming existing norms
  • B. are invented by society to promote group cohesion
  • C. hinder group cohesion by disrupting stability
  • D. prevent social change from occurring

Explanation

Deviants can act as negative examples, reminding group members where the boundaries of acceptable conduct lie and thereby reinforcing existing norms. This is a social-control function of deviance.

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