Question 1

Control theory has a solid reputation for predicting deviant behaviour in serious criminal and political activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss strain theory and its variations. Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Strain theory is a sociological theory t

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  the abuse principle 
B)  the certainty principle 
C)  the deterrence principle 
D)  the specific deterrence principle 
A)  the abuse principle 
B)  the certainty principle 
C)  the deterrence principle 
D)  the specific deterrence principle

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  general rehabilitation 
B)  specific rehabilitation 
C)  general deterrence 
D)  specific deterrence 
A)  general rehabilitation 
B)  specific rehabilitation 
C)  general deterrence 
D)  specific deterrence

Question 5

In her sociology class, Shireen argued that smoking marijuana is not deviant behaviour, but rather is considered to be deviant and criminal behaviour by all the old people in government who have never tried it. Which theoretical approach is Shireen utilizing in her argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  power-knowledge 
B)  differential association 
C)  status-conflict 
D)  labelling theory 
A)  power-knowledge 
B)  differential association 
C)  status-conflict 
D)  labelling theory

Question 6

According to Statistics Canada, how does Canada's homicide rate compare with that of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada's rate is roughly one-quarter of the United States. 
B)  Canada's rate is roughly one-third of the United States. 
C)  Canada's rate is roughly one-half of the United States. 
D)  Canada's rate is roughly three-quarters of the United States. 
A)  Canada's rate is roughly one-quarter of the United States. 
B)  Canada's rate is roughly one-third of the United States. 
C)  Canada's rate is roughly one-half of the United States. 
D)  Canada's rate is roughly three-quarters of the United States.

Question 7

A young boy from a poor neighbourhood is being raised by a caring but overwhelmed single mom. Every day he sees her struggle and compares this to the flashy lifestyle of the drug dealers on the street. He turns his back on his mother's values and starts selling drugs. What theory best explains this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  control theory 
B)  choice theory 
C)  anomie theory 
D)  opportunity theory 
A)  control theory 
B)  choice theory 
C)  anomie theory 
D)  opportunity theory

Question 8

If a woman decides to go topless at a beach and then gets cited for public nudity, while topless men are ignored, what has she experienced?

Accepted Answer

A)  punishment 
B)  deviant behaviour 
C)  gendered nature of deviance 
D)  social sanction 
A)  punishment 
B)  deviant behaviour 
C)  gendered nature of deviance 
D)  social sanction

Question 9

Which of the following is FALSE in reference to male and female crime and deviance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males are more inclined than females to crime and deviance-especially violent crime. 
B)  Researchers have found that depression is a major cause of male and female delinquency. 
C)  Historically, female deviance was categorized as predominantly a sexual problem. 
D)  Researchers report that playing sports increases male violence but not female violence. 
A)  Males are more inclined than females to crime and deviance-especially violent crime. 
B)  Researchers have found that depression is a major cause of male and female delinquency. 
C)  Historically, female deviance was categorized as predominantly a sexual problem. 
D)  Researchers report that playing sports increases male violence but not female violence.

Question 10

Kerry and Kyle were caught smoking marijuana on school property. How would John Hagan classify their deviant behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict crime 
B)  consensus crime 
C)  socially deviant crime 
D)  social diversion 
A)  conflict crime 
B)  consensus crime 
C)  socially deviant crime 
D)  social diversion

Question 11

Most homicide victims know their killers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The three elements of deterrence to reduce and eradicate crime are severity, swiftness, and rehabilitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When Justin was asked to define deviance to his classmates, which of the following would he assert?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deviance is behaviour that is defined and promoted by the media. 
B)  Deviance is behaviour that involves breaking a law and is punished. 
C)  Deviance is norm or rule breaking behaviour to which sanctions are generally imposed. 
D)  Deviance is behaviour for which punishment has been agreed upon. 
A)  Deviance is behaviour that is defined and promoted by the media. 
B)  Deviance is behaviour that involves breaking a law and is punished. 
C)  Deviance is norm or rule breaking behaviour to which sanctions are generally imposed. 
D)  Deviance is behaviour for which punishment has been agreed upon.

Question 14

Which of the following was a research finding of Wortley and Tanner when they investigated youth gang activity in Toronto?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the respondents were involved in drug trafficking. 
B)  There was no difference between street youth and high-school youth in levels of violent gang conflicts. 
C)  Gang membership was a ticket to income and status. 
D)  Many of the respondents were not involved in criminal activities. 
A)  Most of the respondents were involved in drug trafficking. 
B)  There was no difference between street youth and high-school youth in levels of violent gang conflicts. 
C)  Gang membership was a ticket to income and status. 
D)  Many of the respondents were not involved in criminal activities.

Question 15

According to the text, what is a possible consequence for persons who are socially stigmatized with mental illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  They leave mental facilities to live on the street. 
B)  They quit taking their medication. 
C)  They have difficulty making friends or trouble getting a job. 
D)  They want to resist the labels. 
A)  They leave mental facilities to live on the street. 
B)  They quit taking their medication. 
C)  They have difficulty making friends or trouble getting a job. 
D)  They want to resist the labels.

Question 16

The public, the police, and the media pay more attention to marijuana use than to alcohol and tobacco use. Which of the following approaches is concerned with research in this area?

Accepted Answer

A)  structural functionalists 
B)  social constructionists 
C)  conflict theorists 
D)  labelling theorists 
A)  structural functionalists 
B)  social constructionists 
C)  conflict theorists 
D)  labelling theorists

Control theory has a solid reputation for predicting deviant behaviour in serious criminal and political activities.

Discuss strain theory and its variations. Give examples.

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?

In her sociology class, Shireen argued that smoking marijuana is not deviant behaviour, but rather is considered to be deviant and criminal behaviour by all the old people in government who have never tried it. Which theoretical approach is Shireen utilizing in her argument?

According to Statistics Canada, how does Canada's homicide rate compare with that of the United States?

If a woman decides to go topless at a beach and then gets cited for public nudity, while topless men are ignored, what has she experienced?

Which of the following is FALSE in reference to male and female crime and deviance?

Kerry and Kyle were caught smoking marijuana on school property. How would John Hagan classify their deviant behaviour?

Most homicide victims know their killers.

The three elements of deterrence to reduce and eradicate crime are severity, swiftness, and rehabilitation.

When Justin was asked to define deviance to his classmates, which of the following would he assert?

Which of the following was a research finding of Wortley and Tanner when they investigated youth gang activity in Toronto?

According to the text, what is a possible consequence for persons who are socially stigmatized with mental illness?

The public, the police, and the media pay more attention to marijuana use than to alcohol and tobacco use. Which of the following approaches is concerned with research in this area?

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Exam 14: Deviance and Crime

Control theory has a solid reputation for predicting deviant behaviour in serious criminal and political activities.

Discuss strain theory and its variations. Give examples.

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?

In her sociology class, Shireen argued that smoking marijuana is not deviant behaviour, but rather is considered to be deviant and criminal behaviour by all the old people in government who have never tried it. Which theoretical approach is Shireen utilizing in her argument?

According to Statistics Canada, how does Canada's homicide rate compare with that of the United States?

If a woman decides to go topless at a beach and then gets cited for public nudity, while topless men are ignored, what has she experienced?

Which of the following is FALSE in reference to male and female crime and deviance?

Kerry and Kyle were caught smoking marijuana on school property. How would John Hagan classify their deviant behaviour?

Most homicide victims know their killers.

The three elements of deterrence to reduce and eradicate crime are severity, swiftness, and rehabilitation.

When Justin was asked to define deviance to his classmates, which of the following would he assert?

Which of the following was a research finding of Wortley and Tanner when they investigated youth gang activity in Toronto?

According to the text, what is a possible consequence for persons who are socially stigmatized with mental illness?

The public, the police, and the media pay more attention to marijuana use than to alcohol and tobacco use. Which of the following approaches is concerned with research in this area?

Introduction to Sociology

Culture

Socialization

Gender and Sexuality

Communication and Mass Media

Social Stratification

Gender Inequality

Race and Ethnic Relations

Development and Underdevelopment

Families

Work and Occupations

Education

Religion

Population and Urbanization

Sociology and the Environment

Health and Aging

Politics and Social Movements

Globalization

Research Methods

Networks, Groups, Bureaucracies, and Societies

Filters