Exam 2: Explaining Deviance: the Act

Which of the following theories includes the claim that traditional gender roles,wherein women perform expressive tasks and men perform instrumental tasks,ensure that the family division of labour is done efficiently?

In Robert Merton's anomie and strain theories,"deinstitutionalization of the means" refers to cases where society's emphasis on the legitimate means is greater than its emphasis on the institutionalized goals.

Which theory of deviance emphasizes self-control?

Which theories are the most concerned with the maintenance of the social order?

Explain the use of "homework drugs" among university students,according to Agnew's general strain theory.

Social Control theories postulate that deviant behaviour is inherently attractive,exciting and appealing.Given the appeal of deviant behaviour,explain how social bond theory explains restraint from deviant behaviour.

Differentiate between the behavioural and the psychological measurements of self-control.

Jones and Quisenberry (2004)found that low levels of self-control are associated with antisocial deviant behaviours (e.g.risky driving)in some people,but with adventure-seeking behaviours (e.g.skydiving)in others.

Differential association theory maintains that the group interactions to which one is exposed have an impact on the learning of deviance.Explain the various types of group interactions,according to this theory.

Social theories of crime largely replaced biological theories of crime by the mid-20th century.

During an interview for the school paper,the local high school valedictorian is asked how he managed to stay out of trouble during his teenage years.He replies,"Are you kidding? I was so busy studying,playing basketball on the school team,participating in the debating club,and volunteering with the Boys' and Girls' Club,I didn't have any time to get into trouble!" Which one of Hirschi's social bonds in reflected in his statement?

Which of the following scenarios reflects social learning theory?

Social learning theory has been criticized for conflating pre-act techniques of neutralization with post-act techniques of justification.

According to Emile Durkheim,a certain level of deviance is functional for society.

The concept of self-control is central to the explanation of deviance found in Hirschi's social bonds theory.

According to empirical tests of Agnew's general strain theory,women who are very successful at goal achievement are more likely to engage in purging,because of their intense perfectionism.

What is the functionalist perspective of society's rules?

Which of the following types of theories are utilized in the study of deviance?

Do you agree with Durkheim's theory that a certain level of deviance is actually functional for society? Justify your position by first summarizing the theory and then supporting your argument with examples or references to other theories.

Positivist theorists attempt to understand deviant acts by looking to cause and effect relationships.