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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