Exam 7: The Social Psychology of Deviance

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter or letters before the term in the appropriate blank. A. Outsiders K. Taboo U. Conformists B. Agents of social control L. Ritualist V. Retrospective interpretations C. Rebellion M. Innovators W. Deviance D. Reflexivity N. Retreatists X. Strain theory E. Indexicality O. Primary deviance Y. Passing F. Involvement P. Secondary deviance Z. Covering G. White-collar crimes Q. Anomie AA. Social control theory H. Attachment R. Stigma BB. Labeling theory I. Belief S. Folkways CC. Differential association theory J. Commitment T. Mores -____ People who share the goals of society with conformists but employ illegitimate means to obtain those goals.

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter or letters before the term in the appropriate blank. A. Outsiders K. Taboo U. Conformists B. Agents of social control L. Ritualist V. Retrospective interpretations C. Rebellion M. Innovators W. Deviance D. Reflexivity N. Retreatists X. Strain theory E. Indexicality O. Primary deviance Y. Passing F. Involvement P. Secondary deviance Z. Covering G. White-collar crimes Q. Anomie AA. Social control theory H. Attachment R. Stigma BB. Labeling theory I. Belief S. Folkways CC. Differential association theory J. Commitment T. Mores -____ People labeled as deviants who accept the deviant labels.

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter or letters before the term in the appropriate blank. A. Outsiders K. Taboo U. Conformists B. Agents of social control L. Ritualist V. Retrospective interpretations C. Rebellion M. Innovators W. Deviance D. Reflexivity N. Retreatists X. Strain theory E. Indexicality O. Primary deviance Y. Passing F. Involvement P. Secondary deviance Z. Covering G. White-collar crimes Q. Anomie AA. Social control theory H. Attachment R. Stigma BB. Labeling theory I. Belief S. Folkways CC. Differential association theory J. Commitment T. Mores -____ Attempts to hide an undisclosed stigma by concealing information about it.

Sampson and Laub's research on delinquent and nondelinquent youths in Boston found delinquency was greater when bonds with which social institutions were weakest?

Which of the following examples is representative of a form of deviance from a sociological perspective?

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter or letters before the term in the appropriate blank. A. Outsiders K. Taboo U. Conformists B. Agents of social control L. Ritualist V. Retrospective interpretations C. Rebellion M. Innovators W. Deviance D. Reflexivity N. Retreatists X. Strain theory E. Indexicality O. Primary deviance Y. Passing F. Involvement P. Secondary deviance Z. Covering G. White-collar crimes Q. Anomie AA. Social control theory H. Attachment R. Stigma BB. Labeling theory I. Belief S. Folkways CC. Differential association theory J. Commitment T. Mores -____ An attribute that is deeply discrediting.

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter or letters before the term in the appropriate blank. A. Outsiders K. Taboo U. Conformists B. Agents of social control L. Ritualist V. Retrospective interpretations C. Rebellion M. Innovators W. Deviance D. Reflexivity N. Retreatists X. Strain theory E. Indexicality O. Primary deviance Y. Passing F. Involvement P. Secondary deviance Z. Covering G. White-collar crimes Q. Anomie AA. Social control theory H. Attachment R. Stigma BB. Labeling theory I. Belief S. Folkways CC. Differential association theory J. Commitment T. Mores -____ Crimes typically associated with middle- and upper-class individuals, such as embezzlement, cheating, and laundering money.

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter or letters before the term in the appropriate blank. A. Outsiders K. Taboo U. Conformists B. Agents of social control L. Ritualist V. Retrospective interpretations C. Rebellion M. Innovators W. Deviance D. Reflexivity N. Retreatists X. Strain theory E. Indexicality O. Primary deviance Y. Passing F. Involvement P. Secondary deviance Z. Covering G. White-collar crimes Q. Anomie AA. Social control theory H. Attachment R. Stigma BB. Labeling theory I. Belief S. Folkways CC. Differential association theory J. Commitment T. Mores -____ Component of social control theory referring to people's participation in acceptable social activities such as clubs, churches and other organizations.

Pick any major crime committed today. Compare and contrast two theories of deviance to explain why people may commit those crimes. First, review the basic tenants of each theory, then apply one or more components of each theory to explain the deviant behavior. Which theory do you think best explains the deviance? Why?

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter or letters before the term in the appropriate blank. A. Outsiders K. Taboo U. Conformists B. Agents of social control L. Ritualist V. Retrospective interpretations C. Rebellion M. Innovators W. Deviance D. Reflexivity N. Retreatists X. Strain theory E. Indexicality O. Primary deviance Y. Passing F. Involvement P. Secondary deviance Z. Covering G. White-collar crimes Q. Anomie AA. Social control theory H. Attachment R. Stigma BB. Labeling theory I. Belief S. Folkways CC. Differential association theory J. Commitment T. Mores -____ Additional deviant acts that support the initial deviant label.

Which of the following crimes best exemplifies white-collar crime?

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter or letters before the term in the appropriate blank. A. Outsiders K. Taboo U. Conformists B. Agents of social control L. Ritualist V. Retrospective interpretations C. Rebellion M. Innovators W. Deviance D. Reflexivity N. Retreatists X. Strain theory E. Indexicality O. Primary deviance Y. Passing F. Involvement P. Secondary deviance Z. Covering G. White-collar crimes Q. Anomie AA. Social control theory H. Attachment R. Stigma BB. Labeling theory I. Belief S. Folkways CC. Differential association theory J. Commitment T. Mores -____ Theory that deviance is learned through interaction with others.

In high school, Janet rarely smoked or drank alcohol. In college, Janet met some friend who spent most of their downtime consuming large amounts of alcohol and other drugs. Soon, she did the same and did not know anyone who did not spend their time that way. Which theory best explains Janet's behavior, given this limited amount of information?

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter or letters before the term in the appropriate blank. A. Outsiders K. Taboo U. Conformists B. Agents of social control L. Ritualist V. Retrospective interpretations C. Rebellion M. Innovators W. Deviance D. Reflexivity N. Retreatists X. Strain theory E. Indexicality O. Primary deviance Y. Passing F. Involvement P. Secondary deviance Z. Covering G. White-collar crimes Q. Anomie AA. Social control theory H. Attachment R. Stigma BB. Labeling theory I. Belief S. Folkways CC. Differential association theory J. Commitment T. Mores -____ Any behavior that departs from accepted practices in a society or group.

Which of the following examples typifies strain, according to new interpretations of strain theory?

How should a homeless person who decides to live in the woods be represented, according to Merton's typology of deviance?

John regularly gambles on the weekends, often finding himself spending more money than he is making. When asked about his gambling, John starts to relate how he always had problems resisting temptation, even when he was a kid. What kind of behavior is John engaging in?

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter or letters before the term in the appropriate blank. A. Outsiders K. Taboo U. Conformists B. Agents of social control L. Ritualist V. Retrospective interpretations C. Rebellion M. Innovators W. Deviance D. Reflexivity N. Retreatists X. Strain theory E. Indexicality O. Primary deviance Y. Passing F. Involvement P. Secondary deviance Z. Covering G. White-collar crimes Q. Anomie AA. Social control theory H. Attachment R. Stigma BB. Labeling theory I. Belief S. Folkways CC. Differential association theory J. Commitment T. Mores -____ Reinterpretations of past behaviors in light of the person's new role as a deviant.

Along with deterrence, what other factor has been noted as important to the likelihood of someone committing a crime?

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter or letters before the term in the appropriate blank. A. Outsiders K. Taboo U. Conformists B. Agents of social control L. Ritualist V. Retrospective interpretations C. Rebellion M. Innovators W. Deviance D. Reflexivity N. Retreatists X. Strain theory E. Indexicality O. Primary deviance Y. Passing F. Involvement P. Secondary deviance Z. Covering G. White-collar crimes Q. Anomie AA. Social control theory H. Attachment R. Stigma BB. Labeling theory I. Belief S. Folkways CC. Differential association theory J. Commitment T. Mores -____ Keeping a known stigma from creating tensions in interactions by downplaying it.