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.

it depends on which society you are referring to. many civilization performed rituals so the gods would with their growing season but the most well known is that of the aztecs. they would make sacrifices, usually animals, but sometimes humans as well.