A researcher examines the effects of learning communities on a college campus. In these communities, students live in a small dorm hall together, have one faculty advisor, attend a first-year seminar together, and participate in social activities together. After completing her study, the researcher finds that compared to students living in regular dorms or off-campus, students in these communities are less likely to engage in either academic cheating or underage drinking and have fewer disciplinary actions on their records. Which sociological perspective best explains this finding?
A) conflict theory
B) social control theory
C) structural strain theory
D) structural functionalism

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Social control theory emphasizes the role of socialization, social bonds, and social norms in preventing deviant behavior. In this case, the learning community creates strong social bonds and norms that discourage academic cheating and underage drinking, as well as provide social support to help prevent disciplinary issues.

A Researcher Examines the Effects of Learning Communities on a College