The audience clapping at you would be an example of a(n) a. formal/negative sanction. b. formal/positive sanction. c. informal/negative sanction. d. informal/positive sanction.

d. informal/positive sanction.

Extra: In sociology, sanctions are responses from others to the behavior of an individual or group. They can be positive or negative and formal or informal.

1. Positive sanctions are rewards or positive reactions given to individuals or groups for following norms and exhibiting expected behavior. 2. Negative sanctions, on the other hand, are punishments or negative reactions for not adhering to norms or for displaying undesired behavior.

In terms of formality:

1. Formal sanctions are those enforced by official institutions, like schools, businesses, or governments. These are written and codified. Examples include laws, official rewards, fines, and imprisonment. 2. Informal sanctions are more social and less written down. They are enforced by peers and people in the community. Examples include smiles, praise, gossip, or social exclusion.