Comm101-Adaptive structuration

In chapter 18 Poole's theory of adaptive structuration is described.  Hopefully I am understanding this correctly.  It sounds like whenever there is a problem in society that has erupted over time, means to control that situation are presented for people to take control for themselves.  As with the example of the "pill" stated in our book, I guess people can also take control of their own safety.

An example would be if a recent outbreak in burglaries happened in a quiet suburban neighborhood.  People would adapt new rules to help prevent those burglaries from happening.  An example of prevention would be a neighborhood watch program or buying an alarm security system for their homes.  Also, if someone who once left their doors unlocked most of the time, maybe then they would start locking their doors when they aren't home.  It seems like of if decision making involves evaluating the surrounding elements and situation, people would start adapting new rules to help with their decisions, so it will seem like second nature to them.