Chat with AIExam 8: Constructing Difference: Social Deviance
When determining whether deviance has occurred,sociologists typically look for the presence of three elements.Which of the items below is NOT one of those elements?
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Over the last 50 years,the proportion of the U.S.population with a diagnosable "mental illness" has increased markedly,as have prescriptions for drugs intended to treat psychological conditions.How would a sociologist explain this?
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotA sociologist would likely explain the increase in the proportion of the U.S. population with a diagnosable "mental illness" and the corresponding increase in prescriptions for drugs intended to treat psychological conditions as a result of several interconnected social factors.
First, there has been a growing awareness and acceptance of mental health issues in society, leading to more people seeking help and being diagnosed with mental illnesses. This could be attributed to reduced stigma around mental health, increased access to mental health services, and improved diagnostic tools.
Second, changes in societal norms and values, as well as the impact of modernization and urbanization, have led to increased stress, pressure, and social isolation, which can contribute to the development of mental health issues.
Additionally, the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare system play a role in the increase in prescriptions for drugs intended to treat psychological conditions. There has been a rise in direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription medications, as well as the influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical professionals and treatment practices.
Furthermore, sociologists might also point to the role of economic and political factors, such as the influence of insurance coverage and healthcare policies, in shaping the patterns of mental health diagnosis and treatment.
Overall, a sociological explanation would emphasize the complex interplay of social, cultural, economic, and political factors in shaping the increasing prevalence of mental illness and the corresponding rise in prescriptions for psychological medications in the U.S. population over the last 50 years.
Compared to street crimes,people are more likely to view injuries related to corporate crime as
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Discuss the criminalization of deviance from the conflict perspective.Compare and contrast the experiences of an affluent person and a person of low socioeconomic status in today's criminal justice system.
(33) Which of the following would be considered a relativist view of abortion?
(32) The belief that the "rightness" or "wrongness" of an act lies within the act itself,and so is independent of both time and culture,is a characteristic of which perspective on deviance?
(31) According to conflict theorists,the acts most likely to be criminalized are those that
(29) According to Robert Merton's strain theory,people commit deviant acts because they
(26) Sociologists from the conflict perspective would say that definitions of and responses to deviance are often a form of social control exerted by
(25) Identify a recent example of a large corporation engaging-intentionally or unintentionally-in an activity or practice that caused appreciable economic or social harm.Describe the incident as well as the public and legal reaction.Using what you have learned in this chapter,explain the events.
(42) A relativist perspective on deviance maintains that definitions of deviance are
(31) In order to conduct sound empirical research on deviance,sociologists must often set aside their personal beliefs about what is right and what is wrong.
(31) Edwin Sutherland argued that people learn deviant patterns of behavior primarily from
(28) According to the textbook,what is the definition of criminalization?
(34) Which of the following would be considered an absolutist perspective on abortion?
(41) When a person has been successfully labeled as deviant,his/her other qualities are overshadowed.
(44) According to the text,those who take an absolutist approach to deviance often have perceptions of "what deviants are like" that rely on
(34) What is the difference between white-collar crime and street crime? Why is white-collar crime perceived by many as less threatening to society?
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