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Formal sanctions are LEAST likely to produce conformity when:
 
  a. the police spend a substantial part of their time trying to eliminate illegal behavior.
  b. formal sanctions for illegal behavior are severe.
  c. economic conditions make illegal behavior attractive for quick rewards.
  d. individuals and groups do not believe that the behavior should be illegal.

Question 2

Alan, a 14 year old boy, finds himself in a situation where he can steal a digital watch from K-Mart. He decides against the theft because he fears what others would think of him if they found out. In this situation, Alan conforms to society's values because of:
 
  a. formal social controls.
  b. informal social controls.
  c. aversive social controls.
  d. internalization.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


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