Question 1

According to some deviance specialists,recent definitions of deviance have largely come to accept the notion of an observable characteristic that all "deviants" share.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Azra arrives at school with a new haircut.As she walks down the hall,she hears people laughing and making comments about her hair.What type of regulation or social control has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A) retroactive 
B) formal 
C) preventative 
D) informal 
E) retroactive and informal 
A) retroactive 
B) formal 
C) preventative 
D) informal 
E) retroactive and informal

Question 3

Explain the multilevel process of social construction as it applies to development of deviant behaviours.

Accepted Answer

The multilevel process of social constru

Question 4

Explain what the objective-subjective dichotomy is,and describe the basic assumptions of each side of this dichotomy.How is the objective-subjective dichotomy different from the objective-subjective continuum,and why does the textbook author suggest that the latter may be a more accurate representation than the former?

Accepted Answer

The objective-subjective dichotomy is a

Question 5

Josh is a boy in Grade 11 who has never participated in "heavy petting".According to which definition of deviance would Josh be considered "deviant"?

Accepted Answer

A) physical harm 
B) societal reaction 
C) statistical rarity 
D) normative violation 
E) ontological harm 
A) physical harm 
B) societal reaction 
C) statistical rarity 
D) normative violation 
E) ontological harm

Question 6

Which component of the social typing process involves placing an individual into a specific category because of an observed or presumed characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) evaluation 
B) stigmatization 
C) description 
D) prescription 
E) discrimination 
A) evaluation 
B) stigmatization 
C) description 
D) prescription 
E) discrimination

Question 7

When considering the role of the nun's habit in contemporary religious orders,we see an example of

Accepted Answer

A) debates over harm. 
B) statistical rarity as a definition of deviance. 
C) normative violation as a definition of deviance. 
D) absolutism. 
E) debates over societal reaction. 
A) debates over harm. 
B) statistical rarity as a definition of deviance. 
C) normative violation as a definition of deviance. 
D) absolutism. 
E) debates over societal reaction.

Question 8

A sociologist studying the Canadian criminal code to demonstrate that longer sentences are given to people of lower class for the same crime would like hold a _______ view of the law.

Accepted Answer

A) Consensual 
B) Social Power Perspective 
C) Interactionist 
D) Phenomenological 
E) Relativist 
A) Consensual 
B) Social Power Perspective 
C) Interactionist 
D) Phenomenological 
E) Relativist

Question 9

According to subjective definitions of deviance,serve as the foundation for determining who/what is "deviant".

Accepted Answer

A) high-consensus norms 
B) low-consensus norms 
C) dominant moral codes 
D) social contracts 
E) criminal laws 
A) high-consensus norms 
B) low-consensus norms 
C) dominant moral codes 
D) social contracts 
E) criminal laws

Question 10

Deviance specialists who focus on the more subjective aspects of deviance analyze the perceptions of and reactions to deviant acts,rather than the deviant acts themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Human Trafficking is arguably equal to modern day slavery and it has been identified as a modern reality.Using the objective context of 'harm',identify the ways that human trafficking causes harm to individuals and/or society and is therefore deviant (physical,emotional,social and ideological).Justify how your examples fit each type of harm you identify.

Accepted Answer

Human trafficking causes harm to individ

Question 12

Which of the following behaviours or characteristics would be considered "deviant",based on the concept of harm?

Accepted Answer

A) smoking 
B) alcoholism 
C) criminal behaviour 
D) emotional abuse 
E) smoking, alcoholism, criminal behaviour, and emotional abuse would all be considered "deviant," based on the concept of harm 
A) smoking 
B) alcoholism 
C) criminal behaviour 
D) emotional abuse 
E) smoking, alcoholism, criminal behaviour, and emotional abuse would all be considered "deviant," based on the concept of harm

Question 13

The fact that left-handedness is considered acceptable in Canadian society suggests that there are limitations to defining deviance on the basis of statistical rarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the limitations of defining deviance on the basis of harm?

Accepted Answer

A) perceptions of harm can be subjective 
B) perceptions of harm rarely change over time 
C) behavioural expectations are frequently characterized by power and vested interests 
D) typical behaviours are sometimes perceived as "deviant" in society 
E) the reactions of some groups of people in society often carry more weight than do the reactions of other groups 
A) perceptions of harm can be subjective 
B) perceptions of harm rarely change over time 
C) behavioural expectations are frequently characterized by power and vested interests 
D) typical behaviours are sometimes perceived as "deviant" in society 
E) the reactions of some groups of people in society often carry more weight than do the reactions of other groups

Question 15

What is the function of a verbal insult in our daily lives?

Accepted Answer

A) To formally shame a deviant person. 
B) To convey messages of approved attributes / behaviour to individuals 
C) To sanction and reintegrate people toward normal behaviour 
D) To unnecessarily belittle individuals 
E) Both B and C 
A) To formally shame a deviant person. 
B) To convey messages of approved attributes / behaviour to individuals 
C) To sanction and reintegrate people toward normal behaviour 
D) To unnecessarily belittle individuals 
E) Both B and C

Question 16

If one was studying the social construction of deviance and was reviewing the social impact of the laws surrounding the age of consent for sex,they would be looking at which level of social construction?

Accepted Answer

A) Individual 
B) Interactional 
C) Institutional 
D) Sociocultural 
E) Macro 
A) Individual 
B) Interactional 
C) Institutional 
D) Sociocultural 
E) Macro

Question 17

Explain how the conception of norms has changed over time for more "objective" deviance specialists.

Accepted Answer

The conception of norms has changed over

Question 18

Which of the following groups of moral entrepreneurs has the most overt power in modern state systems?

Accepted Answer

A) religious institutions 
B) scientists 
C) commercial enterprise 
D) politicians 
E) educational institutions 
A) religious institutions 
B) scientists 
C) commercial enterprise 
D) politicians 
E) educational institutions

Question 19

In the early 20th century,social activist Emily Murphy claimed that marijuana use caused extreme violence,insanity,and death.When we evaluate her claims today,we can see one of the limitations of defining deviance on the basis of negative societal reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Identify an example of a deviant behaviour or characteristic that is now considered deviant but was once socially acceptable.Describe 2-3 possible social changes that may have contributed to this shift in normative definition.

Accepted Answer

An example of a deviant behavior that wa

According to some deviance specialists,recent definitions of deviance have largely come to accept the notion of an observable characteristic that all "deviants" share.

Azra arrives at school with a new haircut.As she walks down the hall,she hears people laughing and making comments about her hair.What type of regulation or social control has occurred?

Explain the multilevel process of social construction as it applies to development of deviant behaviours.

Josh is a boy in Grade 11 who has never participated in "heavy petting".According to which definition of deviance would Josh be considered "deviant"?

Which component of the social typing process involves placing an individual into a specific category because of an observed or presumed characteristic?

When considering the role of the nun's habit in contemporary religious orders,we see an example of

A sociologist studying the Canadian criminal code to demonstrate that longer sentences are given to people of lower class for the same crime would like hold a _______ view of the law.

According to subjective definitions of deviance,serve as the foundation for determining who/what is "deviant".

Deviance specialists who focus on the more subjective aspects of deviance analyze the perceptions of and reactions to deviant acts,rather than the deviant acts themselves.

Which of the following behaviours or characteristics would be considered "deviant",based on the concept of harm?

The fact that left-handedness is considered acceptable in Canadian society suggests that there are limitations to defining deviance on the basis of statistical rarity.

What are the limitations of defining deviance on the basis of harm?

What is the function of a verbal insult in our daily lives?

If one was studying the social construction of deviance and was reviewing the social impact of the laws surrounding the age of consent for sex,they would be looking at which level of social construction?

Explain how the conception of norms has changed over time for more "objective" deviance specialists.

Which of the following groups of moral entrepreneurs has the most overt power in modern state systems?

In the early 20^th century,social activist Emily Murphy claimed that marijuana use caused extreme violence,insanity,and death.When we evaluate her claims today,we can see one of the limitations of defining deviance on the basis of negative societal reaction.

Identify an example of a deviant behaviour or characteristic that is now considered deviant but was once socially acceptable.Describe 2-3 possible social changes that may have contributed to this shift in normative definition.

Explaining Deviance: the Act

Explaining Deviance: the Perception, Reaction,and Power

Deviance 2.0: the Role of the Media

Deviant and Normal Sexuality

The Troubling and Troubled World of Youth

Looking Deviant: Physical Appearance

Mental Disorders

What Do You Believe Religion, science, and Deviance

The Deviance Dance Continues

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Exam 1: Introduction

According to some deviance specialists,recent definitions of deviance have largely come to accept the notion of an observable characteristic that all "deviants" share.

Azra arrives at school with a new haircut.As she walks down the hall,she hears people laughing and making comments about her hair.What type of regulation or social control has occurred?

Explain the multilevel process of social construction as it applies to development of deviant behaviours.

Josh is a boy in Grade 11 who has never participated in "heavy petting".According to which definition of deviance would Josh be considered "deviant"?

Which component of the social typing process involves placing an individual into a specific category because of an observed or presumed characteristic?

When considering the role of the nun's habit in contemporary religious orders,we see an example of

A sociologist studying the Canadian criminal code to demonstrate that longer sentences are given to people of lower class for the same crime would like hold a _______ view of the law.

According to subjective definitions of deviance,serve as the foundation for determining who/what is "deviant".

Deviance specialists who focus on the more subjective aspects of deviance analyze the perceptions of and reactions to deviant acts,rather than the deviant acts themselves.

Which of the following behaviours or characteristics would be considered "deviant",based on the concept of harm?

The fact that left-handedness is considered acceptable in Canadian society suggests that there are limitations to defining deviance on the basis of statistical rarity.

What are the limitations of defining deviance on the basis of harm?

What is the function of a verbal insult in our daily lives?

If one was studying the social construction of deviance and was reviewing the social impact of the laws surrounding the age of consent for sex,they would be looking at which level of social construction?

Explain how the conception of norms has changed over time for more "objective" deviance specialists.

Which of the following groups of moral entrepreneurs has the most overt power in modern state systems?

In the early 20th century,social activist Emily Murphy claimed that marijuana use caused extreme violence,insanity,and death.When we evaluate her claims today,we can see one of the limitations of defining deviance on the basis of negative societal reaction.

Identify an example of a deviant behaviour or characteristic that is now considered deviant but was once socially acceptable.Describe 2-3 possible social changes that may have contributed to this shift in normative definition.

Explaining Deviance: the Act

Explaining Deviance: the Perception, Reaction,and Power

Deviance 2.0: the Role of the Media

Deviant and Normal Sexuality

The Troubling and Troubled World of Youth

Looking Deviant: Physical Appearance

Mental Disorders

What Do You Believe Religion, science, and Deviance

The Deviance Dance Continues

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In the early 20^th century,social activist Emily Murphy claimed that marijuana use caused extreme violence,insanity,and death.When we evaluate her claims today,we can see one of the limitations of defining deviance on the basis of negative societal reaction.