Moira has been assigned to work on a project for her company, but her partner on the project is lazy and difficult to work with. After an especially unproductive day, Moira complains to her boss. Her boss sympathizes, but warns Moira that if she doesn't finish the project on time, he will be forced to drop her from consideration for a promotion. The reaction of Moira's boss is an example of
A) social control.
B) organized norms.
C) social stigma.
D) deviant behavior.

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The reaction of Moira's boss is an example of social control, which refers to the ways in which society regulates individual and group behavior to conform to expectations. In this case, the boss uses the threat of negative consequences (loss of promotion) to encourage Moira to meet the project deadline despite the challenges.

Moira Has Been Assigned to Work on a Project for Her