A college dean threatens a student with suspension. Which of the following does this exemplify?
A) Positive sanction
B) Primary deviance
C) Secondary deviance
D) Formal social control
E) Informal social control

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Formal social control involves regulations and policies enforced by official institutions, such as schools or governments, to maintain social order. The dean's threat of suspension is an example of an institution using its authority to enforce rules, which is a characteristic of formal social control.

A College Dean Threatens a Student with Suspension