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Social Control

Question 2 • *Sociology A - WCPHS

Formal sanctioning is the process by which a norm becomes a part of an individual’s personality, thus conditioning that individual to conform to society’s expectations.

Answer
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T
B
F

Explanation

The statement is false. Making a norm part of someone’s personality is called internalization, not formal sanctioning. Formal sanctions are official rewards or punishments used to encourage conformity, so the choice “False” is correct.

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