Question 1

According to Durkheim's functionalist theory,in what type of society is deviance the most likely to exceed functional levels?

Accepted Answer

A) society characterized by mechanical solidarity 
B) society characterized by rapid social change 
C) society where a small group of people have most of the social power 
D) society where social bonds become too tight 
E) society characterized by multiple dimensions of inequality 
A) society characterized by mechanical solidarity 
B) society characterized by rapid social change 
C) society where a small group of people have most of the social power 
D) society where social bonds become too tight 
E) society characterized by multiple dimensions of inequality

Question 2

According to social learning theory,all behaviour is due,in part,to differential association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When does status frustration emerge?

Accepted Answer

A) when lower-class boys are unable to live up to the middle-class measuring rod in schools 
B) when upper-class boys are unable to live up to the high expectations their parents have of them 
C) when there is a gap between institutionalized goals and the legitimate means of achieving those goals 
D) when lower-class boys who get high grades in school become outcasts among their lower-class peers 
E) when members of the upper-class feel they must turn to corporate crime in order to achieve the goals of the corporation 
A) when lower-class boys are unable to live up to the middle-class measuring rod in schools 
B) when upper-class boys are unable to live up to the high expectations their parents have of them 
C) when there is a gap between institutionalized goals and the legitimate means of achieving those goals 
D) when lower-class boys who get high grades in school become outcasts among their lower-class peers 
E) when members of the upper-class feel they must turn to corporate crime in order to achieve the goals of the corporation

Question 4

Consider the example of marijuana use.Compare and contrast the types of explanations of this behaviour that might emerge from social learning theory and neutralization theory.

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory and neutralizatio

Question 5

According to functionalist theorists,after people "let off steam" through minor acts of deviance,various processes motivate them to return to their acceptable roles in society.Which process would include sending someone to jail?

Accepted Answer

A) Socialization 
B) profit 
C) persuasion 
D) Coercion 
E) Internalization 
A) Socialization 
B) profit 
C) persuasion 
D) Coercion 
E) Internalization

Question 6

Which of the following theories is a social control theory?

Accepted Answer

A) differential opportunity theory 
B) differential association theory 
C) general theory of crime 
D) general strain theory 
E) neutralization theory 
A) differential opportunity theory 
B) differential association theory 
C) general theory of crime 
D) general strain theory 
E) neutralization theory

Question 7

Identify the different types of research interests of deviance specialists that lean toward the more objective end of the objective-subjective continuum and those that lean toward the more subjective end of the continuum.Explain why each of these groups of deviance specialists tends to utilize different types of theories,identify those theories,and describe how those types of theories are related to the differential interests of each of these deviance specialists.

Accepted Answer

Deviance specialists who lean toward the

Question 8

In an interview,one female exotic dancer states the following when asked about her career: "You should see the cops when they come in.They watch us dance for an hour or two before they bust anybody…there's usually a half dozen of 'em at a time.How many cops does it take to write a ticket for lewd dancing…?" Which technique of neutralization is she using?

Accepted Answer

A) condemning the condemners 
B) denial of the victim 
C) denial of injury 
D) denial of responsibility 
E) appealing to higher loyalties 
A) condemning the condemners 
B) denial of the victim 
C) denial of injury 
D) denial of responsibility 
E) appealing to higher loyalties

Question 9

Positivist theories are fundamentally interested in explaining why people act in particular ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

List the five techniques of neutralization addressed in neutralization theory,and describe the techniques that are used by individuals who download music illegally.

Accepted Answer

The five techniques of neutralization ad

Question 11

Despite his best efforts,Chris has been unemployed for more than two years.He has finally decided that there is no point in pursuing the "American Dream" anymore.He stops looking for a job,and sits at home drinking beer all day long.Which mode of adaptation is he engaging in?

Accepted Answer

A) conformity 
B) rebellion 
C) ritualism 
D) retreatism 
E) innovation 
A) conformity 
B) rebellion 
C) ritualism 
D) retreatism 
E) innovation

Question 12

Briefly explain the difference between mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity and how the societal type would impact deviance.

Accepted Answer

Mechanical solidarity refers to a type o

Question 13

According to Merton's strain theory,what causes deviance?

Accepted Answer

A) a gap between institutionalized goals and illegitimate means of achieving those goals 
B) structure of society 
C) availability of illegitimate opportunities 
D) breakdown of social bonds due to rapid social change 
E) the need to reduce societal tensions by "letting off steam." 
A) a gap between institutionalized goals and illegitimate means of achieving those goals 
B) structure of society 
C) availability of illegitimate opportunities 
D) breakdown of social bonds due to rapid social change 
E) the need to reduce societal tensions by "letting off steam."

Question 14

Choose a behaviour,attitude or characteristic that is often promoted and reinforced as deviant through media.Use social learning theory to explain how a person learns deviance through this message.

Accepted Answer

One behavior that is often promoted and

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of positivist theories?

Accepted Answer

A) emancipatory interest 
B) technical interest in the mastery of the environment 
C) value-orienting foundation 
D) foundation in symbolic dialogue 
E) interest in events that may be unique and unrepeatable 
A) emancipatory interest 
B) technical interest in the mastery of the environment 
C) value-orienting foundation 
D) foundation in symbolic dialogue 
E) interest in events that may be unique and unrepeatable

Question 16

Kenny has just graduated University.To celebrate his recent success Kenny goes to the car dealership to purchase a car.He finds one he likes and uses the money left over from his schooling tuition that he made from selling marijuana to students to pay for it.According to Merton which mode adaption was Kenny?

Accepted Answer

A) Conformity 
B) Innovation 
C) Ritualism 
D) Retreatism 
E) Rebellion 
A) Conformity 
B) Innovation 
C) Ritualism 
D) Retreatism 
E) Rebellion

According to Durkheim's functionalist theory,in what type of society is deviance the most likely to exceed functional levels?

According to social learning theory,all behaviour is due,in part,to differential association.

When does status frustration emerge?

Consider the example of marijuana use.Compare and contrast the types of explanations of this behaviour that might emerge from social learning theory and neutralization theory.

According to functionalist theorists,after people "let off steam" through minor acts of deviance,various processes motivate them to return to their acceptable roles in society.Which process would include sending someone to jail?

Which of the following theories is a social control theory?

Positivist theories are fundamentally interested in explaining why people act in particular ways.

List the five techniques of neutralization addressed in neutralization theory,and describe the techniques that are used by individuals who download music illegally.

Despite his best efforts,Chris has been unemployed for more than two years.He has finally decided that there is no point in pursuing the "American Dream" anymore.He stops looking for a job,and sits at home drinking beer all day long.Which mode of adaptation is he engaging in?

Briefly explain the difference between mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity and how the societal type would impact deviance.

According to Merton's strain theory,what causes deviance?

Choose a behaviour,attitude or characteristic that is often promoted and reinforced as deviant through media.Use social learning theory to explain how a person learns deviance through this message.

Which of the following is a characteristic of positivist theories?

Introduction

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 2: Explaining Deviance: the Act

According to Durkheim's functionalist theory,in what type of society is deviance the most likely to exceed functional levels?

According to social learning theory,all behaviour is due,in part,to differential association.

When does status frustration emerge?

Consider the example of marijuana use.Compare and contrast the types of explanations of this behaviour that might emerge from social learning theory and neutralization theory.

According to functionalist theorists,after people "let off steam" through minor acts of deviance,various processes motivate them to return to their acceptable roles in society.Which process would include sending someone to jail?

Which of the following theories is a social control theory?

Positivist theories are fundamentally interested in explaining why people act in particular ways.

List the five techniques of neutralization addressed in neutralization theory,and describe the techniques that are used by individuals who download music illegally.

Despite his best efforts,Chris has been unemployed for more than two years.He has finally decided that there is no point in pursuing the "American Dream" anymore.He stops looking for a job,and sits at home drinking beer all day long.Which mode of adaptation is he engaging in?

Briefly explain the difference between mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity and how the societal type would impact deviance.

According to Merton's strain theory,what causes deviance?

Choose a behaviour,attitude or characteristic that is often promoted and reinforced as deviant through media.Use social learning theory to explain how a person learns deviance through this message.

Which of the following is a characteristic of positivist theories?

Introduction

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

Filters