Social ControlPage 158-160

Internalizationprocess by which a norm becomes a part of an individuals personality EX: When you go to the movies you sit in a chair not the floor.

Sanctionsrewards or punishments used to enforce conformity to normsEX: jail or award of honor

Positive Sanctionsreward for a particular behaviorEX: Good grades, raise for good worker, cheers for a teammate, badges or awards.

Negative SanctionsPunishment or threat used to enforce conformityEX: Parking ticket or getting car towed in “No Parking Zone”, Fines, Imprisionment

Formal Sanctionsrewards or punishments given by a formal organization. EX: School, business or government

Informal SanctionsSpontaneous expression of approval or disapproval given by individual or groupEX: Compliments, smiles, giftsFrowns, gossip, insults

Social Controlenforcing norms through either internal or external means EX: Internal: self controlExternal: authority figures, police, courts