Question 1

A behavior becomes defined as deviant because

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A) it is contrary to a moral code. 
B) most believe that it is deviant. 
C) it is labeled as deviant. 
D) it is inherently and profoundly wrong. 
A) it is contrary to a moral code. 
B) most believe that it is deviant. 
C) it is labeled as deviant. 
D) it is inherently and profoundly wrong.

Question 2

What we define as normal and abnormal behavior depends on

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A) evidence of abnormality. 
B) empirical research. 
C) social context. 
D) individual opinion. 
A) evidence of abnormality. 
B) empirical research. 
C) social context. 
D) individual opinion.

Question 3

How does the new genetic explanation behind some forms of mental illness impact the siblings and children of the victims?

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A) It has no impact. 
B) It impacts their life chances. 
C) It increases their chances of inheriting the illness. 
D) It stigmatizes them by genetic association. 
A) It has no impact. 
B) It impacts their life chances. 
C) It increases their chances of inheriting the illness. 
D) It stigmatizes them by genetic association.

Question 4

Why are nonconformist activities or styles attractive as commercial products?

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A) To many people,they represent authenticity. 
B) They are easily marketable. 
C) They attract mass attention. 
D) For a significant portion of the population,they cater to preexisting dispositions. 
A) To many people,they represent authenticity. 
B) They are easily marketable. 
C) They attract mass attention. 
D) For a significant portion of the population,they cater to preexisting dispositions.

Question 5

Which statement is accurate concerning capital punishment worldwide?

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A) Most countries have the death penalty. 
B) Two-thirds no longer have the death penalty. 
C) Five European countries still practice the death penalty. 
D) Only democratic nations have abolished the death penalty. 
A) Most countries have the death penalty. 
B) Two-thirds no longer have the death penalty. 
C) Five European countries still practice the death penalty. 
D) Only democratic nations have abolished the death penalty.

Question 6

Race equality was once considered deviant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What has been the trend in crime rates since the 1990s?

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A) steady increase 
B) dramatic increase 
C) steady decline 
D) virtually no change 
A) steady increase 
B) dramatic increase 
C) steady decline 
D) virtually no change

Question 8

A child who is continuously derided by his parents as "slow" will internalize this label as part of his identity.Instead of trying to succeed in school,he drops out and turns to drugs and alcohol.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) induced deviance. 
B) secondary deviance. 
C) social conditioning. 
D) strain theory. 
A) induced deviance. 
B) secondary deviance. 
C) social conditioning. 
D) strain theory.

Question 9

Deviance contributes to change and innovation in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Once a person is socialized into the subculture of a deviant group,their deviant behavior can be controlled by

Accepted Answer

A) limiting social connection with deviant group. 
B) encouraging resocialization into social norms. 
C) rewarding positive behavior. 
D) medicalization. 
A) limiting social connection with deviant group. 
B) encouraging resocialization into social norms. 
C) rewarding positive behavior. 
D) medicalization.

Question 11

Ex-prisoners have a difficult time reintegrating into the community.Which is the most stubborn obstacle that prevents their transition into normal life?

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A) broken ties to community 
B) stigma attached to their criminal status 
C) lack of employment opportunity 
D) lack of education 
A) broken ties to community 
B) stigma attached to their criminal status 
C) lack of employment opportunity 
D) lack of education

Question 12

Some deviant acts are committed without membership in a deviant subculture and without the support of others.This type of deviance is known as

Accepted Answer

A) sociopathic behavior. 
B) anti-social behavior. 
C) unsupported deviance. 
D) loner deviance. 
A) sociopathic behavior. 
B) anti-social behavior. 
C) unsupported deviance. 
D) loner deviance.

Question 13

In public we behave ourselves according to a set of rules and expectations,even though no written rules exist to hold us accountable.Why do we still behave "normally"?

Accepted Answer

A) It is natural. 
B) Many rules are implicit. 
C) Life is easier if we do so. 
D) It is the right thing to do. 
A) It is natural. 
B) Many rules are implicit. 
C) Life is easier if we do so. 
D) It is the right thing to do.

Question 14

Which statement best describes capital punishment in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) All states have capital punishment provisions. 
B) Capital punishment is a cost-saving solution. 
C) Capital punishment serves as a deterrent. 
D) A majority of states have capital punishment provisions. 
A) All states have capital punishment provisions. 
B) Capital punishment is a cost-saving solution. 
C) Capital punishment serves as a deterrent. 
D) A majority of states have capital punishment provisions.

Question 15

What percentage of adolescent girls are dissatisfied with their bodies and try to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

A) less than 40% 
B) over 50 % 
C) over 60% 
D) over 70% 
A) less than 40% 
B) over 50 % 
C) over 60% 
D) over 70%

Question 16

People with racial prejudices are more likely to favor capital punishment than those who are not prejudiced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Individuals typically engage in deviant behavior only on temporary basis.Long-term deviance requires

Accepted Answer

A) family support. 
B) financial support. 
C) the support of a deviant subculture. 
D) the support of authorities. 
A) family support. 
B) financial support. 
C) the support of a deviant subculture. 
D) the support of authorities.

Question 18

Which of the following is an important factor that contributed to the declining trend in crime rates in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

A) decline in poverty and unemployment 
B) political change 
C) cultural change 
D) change in gun laws 
A) decline in poverty and unemployment 
B) political change 
C) cultural change 
D) change in gun laws

Question 19

From the functionalist perspective,a society without deviance would be excessively conformist.Such a society would

Accepted Answer

A) be close to an ideal society. 
B) be highly productive and innovative. 
C) strive for perfection. 
D) limit change and innovation. 
A) be close to an ideal society. 
B) be highly productive and innovative. 
C) strive for perfection. 
D) limit change and innovation.

Question 20

Punk rock based its appeal on the rejection of mainstream culture and its artifacts.It has lost its nonconformist credibility once its symbols were sold in stores.This scenario is consistent with which concept?

Accepted Answer

A) normalization 
B) legalization 
C) overconformity 
D) commercialization of deviance 
A) normalization 
B) legalization 
C) overconformity 
D) commercialization of deviance

A behavior becomes defined as deviant because

What we define as normal and abnormal behavior depends on

How does the new genetic explanation behind some forms of mental illness impact the siblings and children of the victims?

Why are nonconformist activities or styles attractive as commercial products?

Which statement is accurate concerning capital punishment worldwide?

Race equality was once considered deviant.

What has been the trend in crime rates since the 1990s?

A child who is continuously derided by his parents as "slow" will internalize this label as part of his identity.Instead of trying to succeed in school,he drops out and turns to drugs and alcohol.This is an example of

Deviance contributes to change and innovation in society.

Once a person is socialized into the subculture of a deviant group,their deviant behavior can be controlled by

Ex-prisoners have a difficult time reintegrating into the community.Which is the most stubborn obstacle that prevents their transition into normal life?

Some deviant acts are committed without membership in a deviant subculture and without the support of others.This type of deviance is known as

In public we behave ourselves according to a set of rules and expectations,even though no written rules exist to hold us accountable.Why do we still behave "normally"?

Which statement best describes capital punishment in the United States?

What percentage of adolescent girls are dissatisfied with their bodies and try to lose weight?

People with racial prejudices are more likely to favor capital punishment than those who are not prejudiced.

Individuals typically engage in deviant behavior only on temporary basis.Long-term deviance requires

Which of the following is an important factor that contributed to the declining trend in crime rates in the 1990s?

From the functionalist perspective,a society without deviance would be excessively conformist.Such a society would

Punk rock based its appeal on the rejection of mainstream culture and its artifacts.It has lost its nonconformist credibility once its symbols were sold in stores.This scenario is consistent with which concept?

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Exam 8: Deviance and Social Control

A behavior becomes defined as deviant because

What we define as normal and abnormal behavior depends on

How does the new genetic explanation behind some forms of mental illness impact the siblings and children of the victims?

Why are nonconformist activities or styles attractive as commercial products?

Which statement is accurate concerning capital punishment worldwide?

Race equality was once considered deviant.

What has been the trend in crime rates since the 1990s?

A child who is continuously derided by his parents as "slow" will internalize this label as part of his identity.Instead of trying to succeed in school,he drops out and turns to drugs and alcohol.This is an example of

Deviance contributes to change and innovation in society.

Once a person is socialized into the subculture of a deviant group,their deviant behavior can be controlled by

Ex-prisoners have a difficult time reintegrating into the community.Which is the most stubborn obstacle that prevents their transition into normal life?

Some deviant acts are committed without membership in a deviant subculture and without the support of others.This type of deviance is known as

In public we behave ourselves according to a set of rules and expectations,even though no written rules exist to hold us accountable.Why do we still behave "normally"?

Which statement best describes capital punishment in the United States?

What percentage of adolescent girls are dissatisfied with their bodies and try to lose weight?

People with racial prejudices are more likely to favor capital punishment than those who are not prejudiced.

Individuals typically engage in deviant behavior only on temporary basis.Long-term deviance requires

Which of the following is an important factor that contributed to the declining trend in crime rates in the 1990s?

From the functionalist perspective,a society without deviance would be excessively conformist.Such a society would

Punk rock based its appeal on the rejection of mainstream culture and its artifacts.It has lost its nonconformist credibility once its symbols were sold in stores.This scenario is consistent with which concept?

Sociology in a Changing World

Understanding the Research Process

Culture

Social Structure

Power

Socialization

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations

Class and Global Inequality

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Sexuality

Family and Religion

Education and Work

Media and Consumption

Communities, the Environment, and Health

Politics and the Economy

Social Change: Globalization, Population, and Social Movements

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