Question 1

Between which elements of society does the "strain" occur as discussed by the strain theory of deviance?

Accepted Answer

A) ideal culture and real structure 
B) real culture and ideal structure 
C) cultural reality and social ideals 
D) cultural ideals and social reality 
A) ideal culture and real structure 
B) real culture and ideal structure 
C) cultural reality and social ideals 
D) cultural ideals and social reality D

Question 2

Should a society attempt to eliminate all forms of deviance? Why or why not? Base your answer on one of the theories of deviance discussed in the textbook.

Accepted Answer

According to the social control theory of deviance, society should not attempt to eliminate all forms of deviance. This theory suggests that deviance is a natural and inevitable part of society, and that attempts to completely eliminate it would be futile. Instead, the focus should be on controlling and managing deviant behavior through social institutions such as family, education, and the criminal justice system.

Furthermore, the social control theory argues that a certain level of deviance is necessary for social change and progress. For example, civil rights movements and protests have been considered deviant at the time, but they ultimately led to positive changes in society. Therefore, completely eliminating all forms of deviance could stifle innovation and social evolution.

Instead of striving for complete elimination of deviance, society should focus on understanding the root causes of deviant behavior and addressing them through social support, education, and rehabilitation. By providing resources and opportunities for individuals to integrate into society in a positive way, society can effectively manage and reduce deviant behavior without attempting to completely eradicate it.

Question 3

Jason is 14 years old and wishes to join a gang, in which his elder brother Joe is already a member.Which of the following theories would best explain Jason's wish?

Accepted Answer

A) learning theory 
B) labelling theory 
C) acculturation theory 
D) resocialization theory 
A) learning theory 
B) labelling theory 
C) acculturation theory 
D) resocialization theory A

Question 4

The medieval practice of pillorying proscribed no other punishment for criminals but to stay exposed to public gaze in a village square for several days.Which of the following would Durkheim name as function of this practice?

Accepted Answer

A) shaming criminals 
B) strengthening social solidarity 
C) giving community members an opportunity to gloat 
D) preventing recidivism 
A) shaming criminals 
B) strengthening social solidarity 
C) giving community members an opportunity to gloat 
D) preventing recidivism

Question 5

In 2004, Martha Stewart was convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.Her crime was dumping 3900 shares of ImClone stock based on a tip that stock prices were about to plummet.Of what type of crime was Martha Stewart found guilty?

Accepted Answer

A) a street crime 
B) a victimless crime 
C) a white-collar crime 
D) an office crime 
A) a street crime 
B) a victimless crime 
C) a white-collar crime 
D) an office crime

Question 6

In 2003, British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell pleaded guilty to the misdemeanour of drinking and driving in Hawaii.Despite pleading guilty to a criminal offence Campbell did not have to step down as premier, although Canadian laws state that a person convicted of a criminal offence may not hold political office.What does this demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A) People who commit crimes are labelled as criminals. 
B) People who commit serious crimes are labelled as criminals, but people who commit less serious crimes are not. 
C) Campbell is not a criminal. 
D) Social status plays a significant role in whether the label of criminal is applied. 
A) People who commit crimes are labelled as criminals. 
B) People who commit serious crimes are labelled as criminals, but people who commit less serious crimes are not. 
C) Campbell is not a criminal. 
D) Social status plays a significant role in whether the label of criminal is applied.

Question 7

Which of the following terms refers to crimes such as robbery and assault?

Accepted Answer

A) street crime 
B) victimless crime 
C) white-collar crime 
D) office crime 
A) street crime 
B) victimless crime 
C) white-collar crime 
D) office crime

Question 8

According to conflict theories, people who engage in which of the following activities are most likely to be criminalized?

Accepted Answer

A) anti-globalization protests 
B) insider trading 
C) cutting corners regarding worker safety 
D) bribing politicians 
A) anti-globalization protests 
B) insider trading 
C) cutting corners regarding worker safety 
D) bribing politicians

Question 9

Define white-collar crime and give an example of it.

Accepted Answer

White-collar crime refers to non-violent

Question 10

Katherine and Jamie report the death of their six-month-old baby from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Investigation reveals that they have smothered the baby with a pillow.What type of deviance have they engaged in?

Accepted Answer

A) social diversion 
B) social deviation 
C) conflict crime 
D) consensus crime 
A) social diversion 
B) social deviation 
C) conflict crime 
D) consensus crime

Question 11

A central question of control theory is: "Why doesn't everyone engage in deviant behaviour?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How has increasing gender equality affected women's involvement in crime as perpetrators and victims?

Accepted Answer

Increasing gender equality has had a sig

Question 13

What does control theory of deviance explain?

Accepted Answer

A) self-control over deviant impulses 
B) motivations that people have to commit crimes 
C) reasons that people have not to commit crimes 
D) family control over the behaviour of its members 
A) self-control over deviant impulses 
B) motivations that people have to commit crimes 
C) reasons that people have not to commit crimes 
D) family control over the behaviour of its members

Question 14

Define moral panic.Who benefits from a moral panic about crime and who is harmed by it?

Accepted Answer

Moral panic is a term used to describe t

Question 15

According to Merton, most people exposed to strain between cultural goals and social reality will engage in conformity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Are the conflict-theory and the feminist understandings of deviance and crime compatible? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The conflict-theory and feminist underst

Question 17

Tommy is a young man who has been caught breaking into a home in order to steal electronics.According to the textbook, in which country does he have the highest probability of being incarcerated for his actions?

Accepted Answer

A) Canada 
B) United States 
C) China 
D) Russia 
A) Canada 
B) United States 
C) China 
D) Russia

Question 18

Which of the following crimes was an exception from lenient treatment of violence against women before the 1970s?

Accepted Answer

A) domestic assault 
B) date rape 
C) marital rape 
D) rape involving strangers 
A) domestic assault 
B) date rape 
C) marital rape 
D) rape involving strangers

Question 19

Which organization is the main source of official crime statistics in Canada? What problems are associated with these statistics?

Accepted Answer

The main source of official crime statis

Question 20

The main rationale for incarceration in Canada is rehabilitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Deviance and Crime

Between which elements of society does the "strain" occur as discussed by the strain theory of deviance?

Should a society attempt to eliminate all forms of deviance? Why or why not? Base your answer on one of the theories of deviance discussed in the textbook.

Jason is 14 years old and wishes to join a gang, in which his elder brother Joe is already a member.Which of the following theories would best explain Jason's wish?

The medieval practice of pillorying proscribed no other punishment for criminals but to stay exposed to public gaze in a village square for several days.Which of the following would Durkheim name as function of this practice?

In 2004, Martha Stewart was convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.Her crime was dumping 3900 shares of ImClone stock based on a tip that stock prices were about to plummet.Of what type of crime was Martha Stewart found guilty?

Which of the following terms refers to crimes such as robbery and assault?

According to conflict theories, people who engage in which of the following activities are most likely to be criminalized?

Define white-collar crime and give an example of it.

Katherine and Jamie report the death of their six-month-old baby from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Investigation reveals that they have smothered the baby with a pillow.What type of deviance have they engaged in?

A central question of control theory is: "Why doesn't everyone engage in deviant behaviour?"

How has increasing gender equality affected women's involvement in crime as perpetrators and victims?

What does control theory of deviance explain?

Define moral panic.Who benefits from a moral panic about crime and who is harmed by it?

According to Merton, most people exposed to strain between cultural goals and social reality will engage in conformity.

Are the conflict-theory and the feminist understandings of deviance and crime compatible? Why or why not?

Tommy is a young man who has been caught breaking into a home in order to steal electronics.According to the textbook, in which country does he have the highest probability of being incarcerated for his actions?

Which of the following crimes was an exception from lenient treatment of violence against women before the 1970s?

Which organization is the main source of official crime statistics in Canada? What problems are associated with these statistics?

The main rationale for incarceration in Canada is rehabilitation.

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