A Medal of Honor, awarded by Congress to individuals serving in the armed forces who have exhibited valor in action against an enemy force, is an example of what type of sanction?

a. negative formal

b. negative informal

c. neutral

d. positive formal

e. positive informal

Option C, positive formal, is the right answer.

Explanation:

In the context of Sociology, a positive sanction is a kind of formal reward conferred to an individual for his actions and/or obedience. Medals, certificates, orders, trophies, honors and titles are the awards that come in the category of Positive sanctions. In this way, sanctions are positive when they are employed to honor conventionality.

According to the question, the individuals receive a Medal of Honor for their services in the Armed Forces and exhibited their brave actions against the force of enemy, this is the case of positive Formal.