Question

choose using the select tool the fit that best fits the definition: a punishment or the threat of punishment used to enforce conformity. options: diffusion, accommodation, internalization, positive sanction, negative sanction, formal sanction, informal sanction

Explanation:

A "prejudice" (wait, no, the term is "sanction"? Wait, the definition is "the threat of punishment used to enforce conformity"—this is "negative sanction". Wait, no, the options: "negative sanction" is a formal or informal penalty for non - conformity. Wait, the definition given is about the threat of punishment to enforce conformity, which matches "negative sanction"? Wait, no, let's check the options. Wait, the first option is maybe cut off, but among the options, "negative sanction" is a social control mechanism involving the threat of punishment for non - conformity. Wait, the correct term for the threat of punishment to enforce conformity is "negative sanction"? Wait, no, maybe "sanction" types. Wait, the definition: "the threat of punishment used to enforce conformity"—this is "negative sanction". Wait, but let's re - check. The options include "negative sanction". So the correct term is "negative sanction" as it involves the threat of punishment to make people conform.

Answer:

negative sanction