Question 1

Research has shown that strong social controls can almost totally prevent deviant behavior from occurring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The concept of differential reinforcement is best at explaining why a person continues to commit a deviant act,not why he or she does so in the first place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Reintegrative shaming is another form of negative stigmatizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to Glaser,before a person pursues criminal behavior,he or she must first __________ real or imaginary persons whose criminal behavior seems acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) strongly reject 
B) rebel against 
C) identify with 
D) fall deeply in love with 
A) strongly reject 
B) rebel against 
C) identify with 
D) fall deeply in love with

Question 5

Merton's theory assumes the premise that lower-income people have a higher propensity to commit deviant acts compared to higher-income people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Merton,when persons hold high success aspirations and are not given the opportunity to realize them,they might

Accepted Answer

A) resort to illegitimate means of achieving their aspirations. 
B) reset their goals to an even higher level. 
C) feel irrepressible psychological pressures and become violent. 
D) become more religious. 
A) resort to illegitimate means of achieving their aspirations. 
B) reset their goals to an even higher level. 
C) feel irrepressible psychological pressures and become violent. 
D) become more religious.

Question 7

Recent developments in anomie-strain theory have located new sources of strain that might push individuals toward deviance.Which of the following is NOT one of those newly identified strains?

Accepted Answer

A) American culture's "anything goes" mentality in the pursuit of success 
B) removal of positively valued stimuli such as the death of a friend 
C) the discrepancy between success aspirations and the opportunities for realizing those aspirations 
D) presentation of negative stimuli,such as the experience of child abuse or criminal victimization 
A) American culture's "anything goes" mentality in the pursuit of success 
B) removal of positively valued stimuli such as the death of a friend 
C) the discrepancy between success aspirations and the opportunities for realizing those aspirations 
D) presentation of negative stimuli,such as the experience of child abuse or criminal victimization

Question 8

What factor combinations are said by Robert Agnew to contribute to frustration,fear,and anger?

Accepted Answer

A) Removal of positively valued stimuli and presentation of negative stimuli 
B) Removal of negatively valued stimuli and presentation of positive stimuli 
C) Removal of both positive and negatively valued stimuli 
D) Presentation of both positive and negatively valued stimuli 
A) Removal of positively valued stimuli and presentation of negative stimuli 
B) Removal of negatively valued stimuli and presentation of positive stimuli 
C) Removal of both positive and negatively valued stimuli 
D) Presentation of both positive and negatively valued stimuli

Question 9

In general,positivist theories focus on the meanings of deviance,while constructionist theories point to the causes of deviance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Research has shown that strong social controls can almost totally prevent deviant behavior from occurring.

The concept of differential reinforcement is best at explaining why a person continues to commit a deviant act,not why he or she does so in the first place.

Reintegrative shaming is another form of negative stigmatizing.

According to Glaser,before a person pursues criminal behavior,he or she must first __________ real or imaginary persons whose criminal behavior seems acceptable.

Merton's theory assumes the premise that lower-income people have a higher propensity to commit deviant acts compared to higher-income people.

According to Merton,when persons hold high success aspirations and are not given the opportunity to realize them,they might

Recent developments in anomie-strain theory have located new sources of strain that might push individuals toward deviance.Which of the following is NOT one of those newly identified strains?

What factor combinations are said by Robert Agnew to contribute to frustration,fear,and anger?

In general,positivist theories focus on the meanings of deviance,while constructionist theories point to the causes of deviance.

What Is Deviant Behavior

Constructionist Theories

Physical Violence

Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drug Use

Drinking and Alcoholism

Privileged Deviance

Underprivileged Deviance

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Exam 2: Positivist Theories

Research has shown that strong social controls can almost totally prevent deviant behavior from occurring.

The concept of differential reinforcement is best at explaining why a person continues to commit a deviant act,not why he or she does so in the first place.

Reintegrative shaming is another form of negative stigmatizing.

According to Glaser,before a person pursues criminal behavior,he or she must first __________ real or imaginary persons whose criminal behavior seems acceptable.

Merton's theory assumes the premise that lower-income people have a higher propensity to commit deviant acts compared to higher-income people.

According to Merton,when persons hold high success aspirations and are not given the opportunity to realize them,they might

Recent developments in anomie-strain theory have located new sources of strain that might push individuals toward deviance.Which of the following is NOT one of those newly identified strains?

What factor combinations are said by Robert Agnew to contribute to frustration,fear,and anger?

In general,positivist theories focus on the meanings of deviance,while constructionist theories point to the causes of deviance.

What Is Deviant Behavior

Constructionist Theories

Physical Violence

Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drug Use

Drinking and Alcoholism

Privileged Deviance

Underprivileged Deviance

Filters