Question 1

When looking at deviance from a social constructionist point of view, we are most interested why someone becomes deviant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Apply the three components of the social typing process to someone who is a member of a white supremacist group.

Accepted Answer

The social typing process involves three

Question 3

The objective-subjective dichotomy is the dominant way of analyzing deviance in contemporary research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

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 6

The __________/__________ dichotomy has traditionally served as the foundation for discussing definitions of deviance.

Accepted Answer

A) objective/subjective 
B) singular/pluralistic 
C) dissensus/consensus 
D) social typing/constructionist 
E) statistical/normative 
A) objective/subjective 
B) singular/pluralistic 
C) dissensus/consensus 
D) social typing/constructionist 
E) statistical/normative

Question 7

Picking someone last to join an athletic team because they are perceived as unathletic is an example of which part of the social typing process?

Accepted Answer

A) Description 
B) Triangulation 
C) Evaluation 
D) Assumption 
E) Prescription 
A) Description 
B) Triangulation 
C) Evaluation 
D) Assumption 
E) Prescription

When looking at deviance from a social constructionist point of view, we are most interested why someone becomes deviant.

Apply the three components of the social typing process to someone who is a member of a white supremacist group.

The objective-subjective dichotomy is the dominant way of analyzing deviance in contemporary research.

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

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

The / dichotomy has traditionally served as the foundation for discussing definitions of deviance.

Picking someone last to join an athletic team because they are perceived as unathletic is an example of which part of the social typing process?

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: Determining Deviance

When looking at deviance from a social constructionist point of view, we are most interested why someone becomes deviant.

Apply the three components of the social typing process to someone who is a member of a white supremacist group.

The objective-subjective dichotomy is the dominant way of analyzing deviance in contemporary research.

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

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

The __________/__________ dichotomy has traditionally served as the foundation for discussing definitions of deviance.

Picking someone last to join an athletic team because they are perceived as unathletic is an example of which part of the social typing process?

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

Filters

The / dichotomy has traditionally served as the foundation for discussing definitions of deviance.