Exam 7: Deviance and Crime

Compared to other causes of deviance and crime, how significant is labelling? In what kind of situations would it be most significant?

Should a society attempt to eliminate all forms of deviance? Why or why not? Base your answer on one of the theories of deviance discussed in the textbook.

Simon is just beginning to use marijuana recreationally. According to the social learning theory, which of the following is most likely to happen if Simon fails to pass a stage of the learning process?

Where do Canadians get most of their information on reported crimes?

What kind of deviance are illegal gambling, prostitution, and drug use examples of?

What would a strain theorist say is the main cause of crime?

"No shirt, no shoes, no service." By instituting this policy, how do some shops and restaurants define being topless and barefoot?

Terry has been diagnosed with a mental disorder. At times, he shouts at people on the street for imagined trespasses, but they rarely react. What kind of deviance is Terry exhibiting?

In the 1970s, feminists expected that growing gender equality would decrease the tendency for women to exhibit more criminal behaviour than they had in the past.

In 2003, British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell pleaded guilty to the misdemeanour of drinking and driving in Hawaii. Despite pleading guilty to a criminal offence Campbell did not have to step down as premier, although Canadian laws state that a person convicted of a criminal offence may not hold political office. What does this demonstrate?

The crime severity index is not as good as traditional crime rates in measuring changes in crime over time.

Which of the following age groups is most prone to committing crimes?

White-collar crimes result in many prosecutions and still more convictions.

Which of the following terms refers to crimes such as copyright infringement and embezzlement?

Summarize the main arguments of both sides in the debate about reintroduction of the death penalty in Canada.

Jason is 14 years old and wishes to join a gang, in which his elder brother Joe is already a member. Which of the following theories would best explain Jason's wish?

Which of the following is believed to compensate for the shortcomings of official crime statistics?

Explain why the prosecution of large corporations is difficult in North America.

In 2004, Martha Stewart was convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Her crime was dumping 3900 shares of ImClone stock based on a tip that stock prices were about to plummet. Of what type of crime was Martha Stewart found guilty?

Which of the following refers to minor acts of deviance?