Exam 11: Social Control, Deviance, and Crime

Official statistics accurately reflect the amount of crime in Canada.

In the largest Canadian victimization survey, what percentage of the victimizations reported by respondents had been reported to police?

Which of the following phrases is a sociologist most likely to use to define deviance?

Differential association is most likely to result in criminal activity when a person has infrequent, yet acutely intense interactions with others who violate the law.

After Arthur broke into his neighbour's house and stole jewellery, cash and small electronics, his community gathered together a number of community leaders and Arthur and his neighbour and attempted to resolve the dispute together. What were they involved in?

Explain the process of differential association and how it can lead to a criminal or deviant career.

According to supporters of deterrence, which of the following are effective deterrents?

According to the text, what term describes the use of illegitimate channels to pursue culturally approved goals when legitimate means are not available?

Tanner and Jared grew up in the inner city and have been living on the streets since age 15. To survive, they sell drugs, run errands for a local gang, and engage in prostitution occasionally. What theory would locate their involvement in these activities at the level of economic inequality?

What does the conflict perspective argue about criminal law?

What kind of crime is a business operation that supplies illegal goods and services for profit?

Kaila's husband beat and abused her regularly. She considered stealing all his money and running away, but the bank would have had a paper trail of her activity. Instead, Kaila decided to kill her husband, because she believed no one would be able to prove her guilt. According to the text, which of the following influenced her choice of crime?

What is a major weakness in the information contained in the Canadian Uniform Crime Reporting system?

A person outraged by a spouse's affair contemplates murder but rethinks the action based on the likelihood of getting caught and going to jail. Sociologically, what is this called?

Describe what is meant by "restorative justice." Do you believe this approach works? Why or why not?

Your sociology professor uses the phrase "knowledge is power" several times a week. She is, in all likelihood, which of the following?

Sally was six months pregnant and having a glass of wine at a bar. She was aware that people were disapproving of her drinking, which made her so angry that she thought: "I'll give them something to really condemn me for" and went outside to smoke a cigarette. What kind of a social theorist would be most interested in studying this escalation of deviant behaviour?

Deterrence theory is based on the assumption that punishment can be used to prevent crime.

The class is expecting a lecture on sociological theory. The professor walks in and begins to yell and swear at the class. According to the text, how is this behaviour classified?

Martha was the accountant responsible for petty cash expenses at the office. Every day, she created a bogus expense valued at around $10 to $15 and pocketed the money. According to the text, what kind of label would be given to this crime?