Question 1

Social control theory is a macro-level theory of deviance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Smoking marijuana is a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  victimless crime 
B)  consensus crime 
C)  predatory crime 
D)  hate crime 
A)  victimless crime 
B)  consensus crime 
C)  predatory crime 
D)  hate crime A

Question 3

Juan Carlos originally hoped to purchase a home. However, because he could not earn enough money to ever afford one, he decided that a home was no longer important. Instead, he found happiness through quitting his job, moving into a shack in the woods, and enjoying the solitude. Merton would classify Juan Carlos's adaptation to strain as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  conformity 
B)  innovation 
C)  retreatism 
D)  rebellion 
A)  conformity 
B)  innovation 
C)  retreatism 
D)  rebellion C

Question 4

Hate crimes are generally planned well in advance and are extremely violent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Profits for international crime cartels are at least $750 billion per year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Recidivism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the extortion of funds in exchange for "protection." 
B)  the conflict that occurs between the elites and minority groups. 
C)  returning to prison after already serving a prior term. 
D)  an act that marks an offender as deviant. 
A)  the extortion of funds in exchange for "protection." 
B)  the conflict that occurs between the elites and minority groups. 
C)  returning to prison after already serving a prior term. 
D)  an act that marks an offender as deviant.

Question 7

In the United States, predatory crimes are considered consensus crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Companies that fail to install adequate safety equipment because they feel pressured not to cut into their profits commit a crime against their employees. This behavior can best be explained by what theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  differential association 
B)  symbolic interactionism 
C)  labeling 
D)  strain 
A)  differential association 
B)  symbolic interactionism 
C)  labeling 
D)  strain

Question 9

According to the text, some forms of white-collar crime are considered victimless.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The text argues that white-collar crimes are more costly in terms of finances and lives than violent predatory crimes. Given the numerous examples of violent crimes in the media, how can this be true? Finally, which type of white-collar crime do you consider to be the most serious and why?

Accepted Answer

Varies. White-collar crimes often affect

Question 11

The self-fulfilling prophecy is associated with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  strain theory 
B)  labeling theory 
C)  differential association theory 
D)  social control theory 
A)  strain theory 
B)  labeling theory 
C)  differential association theory 
D)  social control theory

Question 12

According to the authors of the text, which of the following is an effective alternative to prison?

Accepted Answer

A)  shock probation 
B)  building social capital 
C)  harsher sentencing 
D)  instigating a buddy system 
A)  shock probation 
B)  building social capital 
C)  harsher sentencing 
D)  instigating a buddy system

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT correct about deviance?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with certain characteristics are more likely to be defined as deviant. 
B)  Deviance is socially constructed. 
C)  Deviants always purposely and knowingly break the law. 
D)  Deviance is not related to "human nature." 
A)  People with certain characteristics are more likely to be defined as deviant. 
B)  Deviance is socially constructed. 
C)  Deviants always purposely and knowingly break the law. 
D)  Deviance is not related to "human nature."

Question 14

Compare and contrast predatory and public-order crimes. Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Varies. A predatory crime is done agains

Question 15

Hacking and cybertheft by China and other nations are especially concerning because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are considered to be victimless crimes. 
B)  the federal government does not have an effective way to safeguard customers' information. 
C)  there are no effective ways to punish the offenders. 
D)  the U.S. laws regarding cybertheft are unclear. 
A)  they are considered to be victimless crimes. 
B)  the federal government does not have an effective way to safeguard customers' information. 
C)  there are no effective ways to punish the offenders. 
D)  the U.S. laws regarding cybertheft are unclear.

Question 16

According to differential association theory, the possibility of becoming deviant depends on four factors. List and briefly discuss these four factors.

Accepted Answer

Varies. The four factors are duration, f

Question 17

List and briefly discuss at least two of the alternative programs mentioned in the text that keep individuals out of jail and prisons.

Accepted Answer

Varies. One example would be better scho

Question 18

Most developed countries utilize the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Yesterday, for the first time ever, Carson smoked marijuana. According to labeling theory, Carson committed ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary deviance 
B)  secondary deviance 
C)  controversial deviance 
D)  negatively sanctioned deviance 
A)  primary deviance 
B)  secondary deviance 
C)  controversial deviance 
D)  negatively sanctioned deviance

Question 20

According to differential association theory, if one spends a great deal of time with deviant friends, the individual may become deviant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Social control theory is a macro-level theory of deviance.

Smoking marijuana is a ______.

Hate crimes are generally planned well in advance and are extremely violent.

Profits for international crime cartels are at least $750 billion per year.

Recidivism is:

In the United States, predatory crimes are considered consensus crimes.

Companies that fail to install adequate safety equipment because they feel pressured not to cut into their profits commit a crime against their employees. This behavior can best be explained by what theory?

According to the text, some forms of white-collar crime are considered victimless.

The text argues that white-collar crimes are more costly in terms of finances and lives than violent predatory crimes. Given the numerous examples of violent crimes in the media, how can this be true? Finally, which type of white-collar crime do you consider to be the most serious and why?

The self-fulfilling prophecy is associated with ______.

According to the authors of the text, which of the following is an effective alternative to prison?

Which of the following is NOT correct about deviance?

Compare and contrast predatory and public-order crimes. Provide examples.

Hacking and cybertheft by China and other nations are especially concerning because:

According to differential association theory, the possibility of becoming deviant depends on four factors. List and briefly discuss these four factors.

List and briefly discuss at least two of the alternative programs mentioned in the text that keep individuals out of jail and prisons.

Most developed countries utilize the death penalty.

Yesterday, for the first time ever, Carson smoked marijuana. According to labeling theory, Carson committed ______.

According to differential association theory, if one spends a great deal of time with deviant friends, the individual may become deviant.

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Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Stratification: Rich and Famousor Rags and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond Us and Them

Gender Stratification: Shehewho Goes First

Family and Education: Institutionalizing Socialization

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Exam 6: Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Weirdos, Freaks, and Folks Like Us

Social control theory is a macro-level theory of deviance.

Smoking marijuana is a ______.

Hate crimes are generally planned well in advance and are extremely violent.

Profits for international crime cartels are at least $750 billion per year.

Recidivism is:

In the United States, predatory crimes are considered consensus crimes.

Companies that fail to install adequate safety equipment because they feel pressured not to cut into their profits commit a crime against their employees. This behavior can best be explained by what theory?

According to the text, some forms of white-collar crime are considered victimless.

The text argues that white-collar crimes are more costly in terms of finances and lives than violent predatory crimes. Given the numerous examples of violent crimes in the media, how can this be true? Finally, which type of white-collar crime do you consider to be the most serious and why?

The self-fulfilling prophecy is associated with ______.

According to the authors of the text, which of the following is an effective alternative to prison?

Which of the following is NOT correct about deviance?

Compare and contrast predatory and public-order crimes. Provide examples.

Hacking and cybertheft by China and other nations are especially concerning because:

According to differential association theory, the possibility of becoming deviant depends on four factors. List and briefly discuss these four factors.

List and briefly discuss at least two of the alternative programs mentioned in the text that keep individuals out of jail and prisons.

Most developed countries utilize the death penalty.

Yesterday, for the first time ever, Carson smoked marijuana. According to labeling theory, Carson committed ______.

According to differential association theory, if one spends a great deal of time with deviant friends, the individual may become deviant.

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Stratification: Rich and Famousor Rags and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond Us and Them

Gender Stratification: Shehewho Goes First

Family and Education: Institutionalizing Socialization

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Politics and Economics: Probing Power; Dissecting Distribution

Population and Urbanization: Living on Planet Earth

Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

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