In most cultures, individuals committing crimes are punished in some way. These punishments are examples of cultural _____.

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Sanctions are the penalties or punishments imposed on individuals who violate cultural norms or laws. In the given scenario, individuals who commit crimes are punished with sanctions, making it the correct option. Norms (A) refer to shared expectations or rules of behavior. Roles (B) are the behaviors and expectations associated with a particular status or position. Penance (D) refers to voluntary self-punishment to atone for wrongdoing. Chastising (E) involves scolding or rebuking someone for their behavior. While both penance and chastising may be related to punishment, they are not cultural concepts that explicitly refer to the punishment of crimes.

In Most Cultures, Individuals Committing Crimes Are Punished in Some