Exam 4: Deviance and Social Control

Stanley Milgram

The anomie theory of deviance was created by

Socialization is the primary source of conforming, obedient behavior, and obedience to the law.

Repeated protests by feminist organizations resulted in changes concerning criminal laws defining rape.

Law

Which of the following is not true of stigma in the United States?

From a sociological perspective, laws are created in response to perceived needs for

In 2009, psychologist Jerry Burger repeated part of Milgram's authority experiment. The results were significantly different, suggesting a drastic reduction in obedience among participants.

A high school student pierces her tongue and her belly button because three of her best friends have done the same thing. This is an example of

Which of the following statements about crime rates in the United States is correct?

A college fraternity is found guilty of having racist recruitment policies by the college's intrafraternity council and administration, and it is forced to suspend operations on that campus. This is an example of

Discuss why the definitions of deviance and social stigma are dependent on cultural variations and socially accepted norms. Give some examples of how people are stigmatized for behaviors they may no longer engage in.

Which of the following statements about deviance is correct?

Which term is used to refer to the techniques and strategies for regulating human behavior in any society?

Bob and Steve are brothers who have different friends. Bob's friends are the "academic type", and Bob follows in their footsteps and goes to college. Steve's friends engage in crime, and Steve follows in their footsteps and goes to prison. Which explanation of deviant behavior is illustrated by this example?

Discuss the relationship between cultural transmission and differential association in explaining deviance or criminal acts. Give an illustration of how a person would likely become criminal using the differential association process.

Which one of the following theories is associated with the interactionist perspective?

Which sociological perspective is reflected through the crime explanations offered in cultural transmission theory?

Which functionalist sociologist developed a theory of deviance that suggests that members of a society may conform or deviate from the culturally prescribed goals and the means of attaining those goals?

Which type of informal social control is supported by 59 percent of pediatricians in spite of the risk of harmful effects to individuals?