Social Control (Sociology) – Flashcards
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internalization
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the process in which a norm becomes a part of an individual's personality, making them conform
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sanctions
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rewards/punishments used to enforce conformity to the norms
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positive sanctions
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sanctions in the form of a reward
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negative sanctions
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sanctions in the form of punishment (or threat thereof)
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formal sanctions
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sanctions (positive or negative) issued by a formal body or institution
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informal sanctions
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expressions of negative or positive affirmations issued spontaneously, by a person or people
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social control
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the enforcement of norms by internalization or sanctions
