Giving a child a hug for doing something right would be an example of a(n):
a) informal positive sanction.
b) informal removal of a sanction.
c) formal positive sanction.
d) informal deterrent for deviance.
e) natural parental behavior.

Letter A is the correct answer.

We know that sanctions can be either positive or negative, also known as rewards or punishments. They are good techniques used to approve/disapprove the behavior of others and realign an straying individual towards social norms. Giving a child a hug for doing something right is a good example of informal positive sanction.

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