Question 1

Gay sex, once de-deviantized, is in the process of becoming re-deviantized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sociologically, deviance only refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior 
B)  blemishes of individual character 
C)  beliefs 
D)  physical traits or characteristics 
E)  none of the above; deviance can refer to all of the above 
A)  behavior 
B)  blemishes of individual character 
C)  beliefs 
D)  physical traits or characteristics 
E)  none of the above; deviance can refer to all of the above

Question 3

To the constructionist, deviance exists because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Certain behavior is immoral everywhere and for all time. 
B)  Some behavior violates God's law. 
C)  It is factually and empirically wrong. 
D)  It is caused by certain forces that can be explained. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Certain behavior is immoral everywhere and for all time. 
B)  Some behavior violates God's law. 
C)  It is factually and empirically wrong. 
D)  It is caused by certain forces that can be explained. 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

"High" consensus deviance comprises only economic crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cognitive deviance includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  holding unpopular, unconventional, unorthodox, or despised religious beliefs 
B)  organizational deviance 
C)  tribal stigma of race, nation, and religion 
D)  alcoholism, addiction, and homosexuality 
E)  none of the above 
A)  holding unpopular, unconventional, unorthodox, or despised religious beliefs 
B)  organizational deviance 
C)  tribal stigma of race, nation, and religion 
D)  alcoholism, addiction, and homosexuality 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

A definition is a theory; the two are different terms for the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Deviance is an either-or proposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The principle of relativity-one of the foundation-stones of the concept of deviance-applies:

Accepted Answer

A)  across societies, but not through time 
B)  through time, but not across societies 
C)  both across societies and through time 
D)  neither across societies nor through time 
E)  none of the above 
A)  across societies, but not through time 
B)  through time, but not across societies 
C)  both across societies and through time 
D)  neither across societies nor through time 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

The key to defining deviance sociologically is social disapproval.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Looking at deviance from a hierarchical perspective raises the question of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the dominance of one category over others in a given society. 
B)  horizontal definitions of wrongdoing. 
C)  the grass-roots of the society 
D)  eternal definitions of right and wrong. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the dominance of one category over others in a given society. 
B)  horizontal definitions of wrongdoing. 
C)  the grass-roots of the society 
D)  eternal definitions of right and wrong. 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

Today, smoking is unacceptable in more situations and by more audiences than was true in the past; this is an example of defining deviance up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the typology spelled out in Erving Goffman's book Stigma-and according to most sociologists of deviance-in contemporary America, blemishes of individual character include:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical deformities 
B)  blindness 
C)  being Jewish 
D)  alcoholism 
E)  none of the above 
A)  physical deformities 
B)  blindness 
C)  being Jewish 
D)  alcoholism 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Premarital sex is less frequently discussed in deviance texts today as opposed to the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Cite some instances of the relativity of deviance according to variations from one society to another, through time, and in one situational context versus another? Do you believe that certain actions are "really and truly" deviant in spite of the fact that have been accepted, tolerated, even in encouraged in come places, times, and contexts? Is the sociology of deviance immoral in its acceptance of moral and ethical relativity?

Accepted Answer

The relativity of deviance is evident in

Question 15

Does the principle of relativity mean that the sociologists cannot make moral judgments at all? Why or why not? Discuss fully and in detail.

Accepted Answer

The principle of relativity in sociology

Question 16

Why are courses that are called "Deviant Behavior" somewhat misnamed?

Accepted Answer

A)  They aren't about deviant behavior at all. 
B)  They aren't about behavior at all. 
C)  They aren't about deviance at all. 
D)  The concept, "social deviance," refers not only to behavior that is designated as deviant, but also beliefs and traits that are regarded as deviant as well. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  They aren't about deviant behavior at all. 
B)  They aren't about behavior at all. 
C)  They aren't about deviance at all. 
D)  The concept, "social deviance," refers not only to behavior that is designated as deviant, but also beliefs and traits that are regarded as deviant as well. 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

To the sociologist, deviance is behavior, beliefs, and conditions that are likely, if discovered, to be punished and/or condemned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Sociologically, deviance takes place or exists:

Accepted Answer

A)  everywhere and anywhere people engage in behavior, hold and express beliefs, and possess traits that others regard as unacceptable or reprehensible 
B)  only among the marginal, disreputable segments of the society 
C)  only in the boardroom of large corporations and the headquarters of the military, that is, only among the most powerful segments of the society 
D)  only in the private, secret corners of the society 
E)  none of the above 
A)  everywhere and anywhere people engage in behavior, hold and express beliefs, and possess traits that others regard as unacceptable or reprehensible 
B)  only among the marginal, disreputable segments of the society 
C)  only in the boardroom of large corporations and the headquarters of the military, that is, only among the most powerful segments of the society 
D)  only in the private, secret corners of the society 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

Excluded from Goffman's concept of "blemishes of individual character" is:

Accepted Answer

A)  unemployment 
B)  alcoholism 
C)  treacherous and rigid beliefs 
D)  mental disorder 
E)  the violation of the norm of having a pleasing, esthetic appearance 
A)  unemployment 
B)  alcoholism 
C)  treacherous and rigid beliefs 
D)  mental disorder 
E)  the violation of the norm of having a pleasing, esthetic appearance

Question 20

An example of "high" consensus deviance in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A)  premarital intercourse 
B)  homosexuality 
C)  white collar crime 
D)  gambling 
E)  extramarital sex 
A)  premarital intercourse 
B)  homosexuality 
C)  white collar crime 
D)  gambling 
E)  extramarital sex

Gay sex, once de-deviantized, is in the process of becoming re-deviantized.

Sociologically, deviance only refers to:

To the constructionist, deviance exists because:

"High" consensus deviance comprises only economic crimes.

Cognitive deviance includes:

A definition is a theory; the two are different terms for the same thing.

Deviance is an either-or proposition.

The principle of relativity-one of the foundation-stones of the concept of deviance-applies:

The key to defining deviance sociologically is social disapproval.

Looking at deviance from a hierarchical perspective raises the question of:

Today, smoking is unacceptable in more situations and by more audiences than was true in the past; this is an example of defining deviance up.

According to the typology spelled out in Erving Goffman's book Stigma-and according to most sociologists of deviance-in contemporary America, blemishes of individual character include:

Premarital sex is less frequently discussed in deviance texts today as opposed to the past.

Does the principle of relativity mean that the sociologists cannot make moral judgments at all? Why or why not? Discuss fully and in detail.

Why are courses that are called "Deviant Behavior" somewhat misnamed?

To the sociologist, deviance is behavior, beliefs, and conditions that are likely, if discovered, to be punished and/or condemned.

Sociologically, deviance takes place or exists:

Excluded from Goffman's concept of "blemishes of individual character" is:

An example of "high" consensus deviance in the United States is:

Explaining Deviant Behavior

Constructing Deviance

Poverty and Disrepute

Crime and Criminalization Criminal Behavior

White Collar Crime

Substance Abuse

Sexual Deviance

Unconventional Beliefs

Mental Disorder

Deviant Physical Characteristics

Tribal Stigma: Race, Religion, and Ethnicity

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Exam 1: Introducing Deviance

Gay sex, once de-deviantized, is in the process of becoming re-deviantized.

Sociologically, deviance only refers to:

To the constructionist, deviance exists because:

"High" consensus deviance comprises only economic crimes.

Cognitive deviance includes:

A definition is a theory; the two are different terms for the same thing.

Deviance is an either-or proposition.

The principle of relativity-one of the foundation-stones of the concept of deviance-applies:

The key to defining deviance sociologically is social disapproval.

Looking at deviance from a hierarchical perspective raises the question of:

Today, smoking is unacceptable in more situations and by more audiences than was true in the past; this is an example of defining deviance up.

According to the typology spelled out in Erving Goffman's book Stigma-and according to most sociologists of deviance-in contemporary America, blemishes of individual character include:

Premarital sex is less frequently discussed in deviance texts today as opposed to the past.

Does the principle of relativity mean that the sociologists cannot make moral judgments at all? Why or why not? Discuss fully and in detail.

Why are courses that are called "Deviant Behavior" somewhat misnamed?

To the sociologist, deviance is behavior, beliefs, and conditions that are likely, if discovered, to be punished and/or condemned.

Sociologically, deviance takes place or exists:

Excluded from Goffman's concept of "blemishes of individual character" is:

An example of "high" consensus deviance in the United States is:

Explaining Deviant Behavior

Constructing Deviance

Poverty and Disrepute

Crime and Criminalization Criminal Behavior

White Collar Crime

Substance Abuse

Sexual Deviance

Unconventional Beliefs

Mental Disorder

Deviant Physical Characteristics

Tribal Stigma: Race, Religion, and Ethnicity

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