Which of the following statements include characteristics of sanctions?
A) They can be negative or positive.
B) They can be formal or informal.
C) They are part of external means of control.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sanctions can be positive, like rewards for good behavior, or negative, like punishments for bad behavior. They can be formal, like legal sanctions imposed by a court, or informal, like social ostracism. Sanctions are external means of control because they come from outside an individual or group and are intended to influence their behavior. Therefore, all of the statements (A, B, and C) are correct. All of the statements are true characteristics of sanctions. Sanctions can be both negative and positive, which means they can either be a punishment or a reward. They can also be formal, such as laws or regulations, or informal, such as social norms or peer pressure. Finally, sanctions are a form of external control, which means they are implemented by a group or authority outside of the individual being controlled.

Which of the Following Statements Include Characteristics of Sanctions