Question 1

According to the text,the example of attitudes toward smoking in the U.S.demonstrates the concept that

Accepted Answer

A) perceptions of deviance are influenced by social change. 
B) smoking should not have been considered acceptable. 
C) laws are needed in order to best define deviant behavior. 
D) evidence of risk is enough to change behavior. 
A) perceptions of deviance are influenced by social change. 
B) smoking should not have been considered acceptable. 
C) laws are needed in order to best define deviant behavior. 
D) evidence of risk is enough to change behavior. A

Question 2

Crime is an example of formal deviance.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Sutherland's differential association theory argues that,like conformity,deviant behavior is learned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

W.I.Thomas explained deviance as:

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A) a normal response to social conditions. 
B) behavior one learns from others. 
C) behavior frequently associated with crime. 
D) varied behavior dependent on one's social bonds. 
A) a normal response to social conditions. 
B) behavior one learns from others. 
C) behavior frequently associated with crime. 
D) varied behavior dependent on one's social bonds.

Question 5

A significant difference between functionalist and conflict theory is that

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A) functionalism assumes the system works for the good of the whole,and conflict theory does not. 
B) functionalists focus more on the social structure than conflict theorists do. 
C) functionalism pays more attention to the individual than conflict theory does. 
D) functionalism ignores the role of deviance in society,while this is a focus for conflict. 
A) functionalism assumes the system works for the good of the whole,and conflict theory does not. 
B) functionalists focus more on the social structure than conflict theorists do. 
C) functionalism pays more attention to the individual than conflict theory does. 
D) functionalism ignores the role of deviance in society,while this is a focus for conflict.

Question 6

Social control theory is based on the assumptions that

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A) there is a common value system and most people feel some impulse toward deviance. 
B) those with the most power in society define what is considered deviant or not. 
C) deviance is a process of labeling. 
D) deviants agree with the goals of society,but are blocked from achieving them through legitimate means. 
A) there is a common value system and most people feel some impulse toward deviance. 
B) those with the most power in society define what is considered deviant or not. 
C) deviance is a process of labeling. 
D) deviants agree with the goals of society,but are blocked from achieving them through legitimate means.

Question 7

According topeople behave as they do because of the meanings that they give to different situations.

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A) functionalism 
B) conflict theory 
C) symbolic interaction theory 
D) social control theory 
A) functionalism 
B) conflict theory 
C) symbolic interaction theory 
D) social control theory

Question 8

Functionalist theories of deviance

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A) fear that deviance creates the breakdown of society. 
B) view deviance as necessary in order to clarify what the norms of society are. 
C) believe that punishment of deviance is dysfunctional because it prevents the deviance that is so necessary for society. 
D) assume that norms are largely meaningless. 
A) fear that deviance creates the breakdown of society. 
B) view deviance as necessary in order to clarify what the norms of society are. 
C) believe that punishment of deviance is dysfunctional because it prevents the deviance that is so necessary for society. 
D) assume that norms are largely meaningless.

Question 9

In some subcultures or situations,deviant behavior is encouraged and praised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sociologists argue that some deviant behavior,such as joining a gang,make sense in a context of racism and poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a sociologist considered tattoos a form of deviance,they would categorize it as a type ofdeviance.

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A) formal 
B) situational 
C) anomic 
D) informal 
A) formal 
B) situational 
C) anomic 
D) informal

Question 12

In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11,2001,many Americans publicly
Demonstrated their patriotism.This is an illustration of Durkheim's belief that

Accepted Answer

A) people only mobilize when they feel threatened. 
B) the definition of deviance is relative to the situation. 
C) deviance produces social solidarity. 
D) some societies will not tolerate deviance. 
A) people only mobilize when they feel threatened. 
B) the definition of deviance is relative to the situation. 
C) deviance produces social solidarity. 
D) some societies will not tolerate deviance.

Question 13

Functionalists suggest that deviance is functional because it creates social cohesion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Functionalist theory explains why some behaviors are considered deviant and others are not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sociologists theorize that rampage shootings are best understood as.

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A) caused by socialization 
B) caused by psychological predispositions 
C) the combinations of personality and social structural variables 
D) reactions to gun control 
A) caused by socialization 
B) caused by psychological predispositions 
C) the combinations of personality and social structural variables 
D) reactions to gun control

Question 16

What is the sociological relationship between deviance and stigma?

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A) People who are stigmatized are frequently labeled as deviant. 
B) People who are stigmatized are not labeled deviant,but may still be looked down on. 
C) When someone is stigmatized the label of deviant is not applied as it would be in other circumstances. 
D) There is no relationship between deviance and stigma. 
A) People who are stigmatized are frequently labeled as deviant. 
B) People who are stigmatized are not labeled deviant,but may still be looked down on. 
C) When someone is stigmatized the label of deviant is not applied as it would be in other circumstances. 
D) There is no relationship between deviance and stigma.

Question 17

A problem with differential association theory is that it

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A) does not explain how people who are not members of deviant cultures become deviants. 
B) fails to account for socialization. 
C) ignores the influence of friends and family. 
D) does not explain how deviance is learned. 
A) does not explain how people who are not members of deviant cultures become deviants. 
B) fails to account for socialization. 
C) ignores the influence of friends and family. 
D) does not explain how deviance is learned.

Question 18

Which of the following questions would a sociologist not be likely to ask about deviance?

Accepted Answer

A) Why are some behaviors defined as deviant while others are not? 
B) Why is deviance more common in some social groups than others? 
C) Why do some types of people act more deviant than other types of people? 
D) How does the criminal justice system reflect social inequality? 
A) Why are some behaviors defined as deviant while others are not? 
B) Why is deviance more common in some social groups than others? 
C) Why do some types of people act more deviant than other types of people? 
D) How does the criminal justice system reflect social inequality?

Question 19

Ais an attribute that is socially devalued and discredited.

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A) master status 
B) stigma 
C) deviant career 
D) nonconforming behavior 
A) master status 
B) stigma 
C) deviant career 
D) nonconforming behavior

Question 20

Which of these statements about deviant behavior would be considered true from a sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) Some people are just born rebels and deviants. 
B) Deviance may be an adaptation to the social structures in which people live. 
C) In most cases there is a medical approach to solving problems of deviance. 
D) Evolutionarily,humans are predestined to push the limits. 
A) Some people are just born rebels and deviants. 
B) Deviance may be an adaptation to the social structures in which people live. 
C) In most cases there is a medical approach to solving problems of deviance. 
D) Evolutionarily,humans are predestined to push the limits.

According to the text,the example of attitudes toward smoking in the U.S.demonstrates the concept that

Crime is an example of formal deviance.

Sutherland's differential association theory argues that,like conformity,deviant behavior is learned.

W.I.Thomas explained deviance as:

A significant difference between functionalist and conflict theory is that

Social control theory is based on the assumptions that

According topeople behave as they do because of the meanings that they give to different situations.

Functionalist theories of deviance

In some subcultures or situations,deviant behavior is encouraged and praised.

Sociologists argue that some deviant behavior,such as joining a gang,make sense in a context of racism and poverty.

If a sociologist considered tattoos a form of deviance,they would categorize it as a type ofdeviance.

In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11,2001,many Americans publicly Demonstrated their patriotism.This is an illustration of Durkheim's belief that

Functionalists suggest that deviance is functional because it creates social cohesion.

Functionalist theory explains why some behaviors are considered deviant and others are not.

Sociologists theorize that rampage shootings are best understood as.

What is the sociological relationship between deviance and stigma?

A problem with differential association theory is that it

Which of the following questions would a sociologist not be likely to ask about deviance?

Ais an attribute that is socially devalued and discredited.

Which of these statements about deviant behavior would be considered true from a sociological perspective?

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Exam 7: Deviance and Crime

According to the text,the example of attitudes toward smoking in the U.S.demonstrates the concept that

Crime is an example of formal deviance.

Sutherland's differential association theory argues that,like conformity,deviant behavior is learned.

W.I.Thomas explained deviance as:

A significant difference between functionalist and conflict theory is that

Social control theory is based on the assumptions that

According topeople behave as they do because of the meanings that they give to different situations.

Functionalist theories of deviance

In some subcultures or situations,deviant behavior is encouraged and praised.

Sociologists argue that some deviant behavior,such as joining a gang,make sense in a context of racism and poverty.

If a sociologist considered tattoos a form of deviance,they would categorize it as a type ofdeviance.

In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11,2001,many Americans publicly Demonstrated their patriotism.This is an illustration of Durkheim's belief that

Functionalists suggest that deviance is functional because it creates social cohesion.

Functionalist theory explains why some behaviors are considered deviant and others are not.

Sociologists theorize that rampage shootings are best understood as.

What is the sociological relationship between deviance and stigma?

A problem with differential association theory is that it

Which of the following questions would a sociologist not be likely to ask about deviance?

Ais an attribute that is socially devalued and discredited.

Which of these statements about deviant behavior would be considered true from a sociological perspective?

Sociological Perspective

Culture and the Media

Doing Sociological research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economics and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

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