Through ethnomethodological research, sociologists have learned all of the following except

A) most of the time, specific sanctions are not necessary to achieve conformity.
B) society exists because people behave as if there is no other way to do so.
C) when norms are violated, their existence becomes apparent.
D) social norms are less important among children than adults.

Ethnomethodological Research

A sociological method focusing on the ways in which individuals make sense of their world, convey this understanding to others, and produce a shared social order.

Sanctions

Refers to officially imposed penalties or rewards used to encourage compliance with laws, social norms, or regulations.

Conformity

is the act of aligning one's beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors with those of a group or societal norms.