Formal social controls exist a. Only during childhood. B. Only during adulthood. C. Internal to an individual. D. External to an individual. E. Within the legal system.

Formal social controls exist within the legal system.

Option: (E)

Explanation:

The need for social control is experienced when an individual, a group of individuals, or an entity exhibits and continues to exhibit a certain type of behavior that is uncivil and unacceptable. The social controls in place make sure that the behavior is restrained and changed to what is civil and acceptable in society. These controls are mostly imposed through legal means by bringing the behavior to the notice of the responsible authorities.