Question 1

The primary weakness of labeling theory is

Accepted Answer

A) that if overemphasizes social attachment. 
B) its disregard for the role of those with power in creating deviance. 
C) it does not explain the reasons for the behavior that comes to be labeled as deviant. 
D) it overstates the subjective nature of identifying deviance. 
A) that if overemphasizes social attachment. 
B) its disregard for the role of those with power in creating deviance. 
C) it does not explain the reasons for the behavior that comes to be labeled as deviant. 
D) it overstates the subjective nature of identifying deviance.

Question 2

According to many,the actions of the hijackers involved in the September 11,2001 terrorist attacks are an example of.

Accepted Answer

A) anomic suicide 
B) altruistic suicide 
C) egoistic suicide 
D) situational suicide 
A) anomic suicide 
B) altruistic suicide 
C) egoistic suicide 
D) situational suicide

Question 3

Labeling theorists view mental illness as a violation of normative values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When labeling theory and conflict theory are linked they explain

Accepted Answer

A) why youth cultures create their own types of styles,such as tattoos and piercings. 
B) how deviance actually contributes to stability within society. 
C) why members of oppressed groups are more likely to be incarcerated or institutionalized. 
D) how deviance is defined. 
A) why youth cultures create their own types of styles,such as tattoos and piercings. 
B) how deviance actually contributes to stability within society. 
C) why members of oppressed groups are more likely to be incarcerated or institutionalized. 
D) how deviance is defined.

Question 5

The Ku Klux Klan and Neo-Nazis are both examples of which type of structural strain?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

When a population sees itself as a victim of the criminal justice system,it is drawing on which perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalism 
B) conflict 
C) postmodern 
D) feminism 
A) functionalism 
B) conflict 
C) postmodern 
D) feminism

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of informal deviance?

Accepted Answer

A) a traffic ticket 
B) underage drinking 
C) body piercing 
D) polygamy 
A) a traffic ticket 
B) underage drinking 
C) body piercing 
D) polygamy

Question 8

The perspective of functionalist theory on mental illness suggests that

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A) mentally ill people aren't necessarily "sick",but are the victims of societal response to their behavior. 
B) people with the fewest resources are the most likely to be mentally ill. 
C) identifying behaviors as mental illness serves as a means of reinforcing conformity to societal norms and values. 
D) mental illness does not exists,only individual responses to oddities. 
A) mentally ill people aren't necessarily "sick",but are the victims of societal response to their behavior. 
B) people with the fewest resources are the most likely to be mentally ill. 
C) identifying behaviors as mental illness serves as a means of reinforcing conformity to societal norms and values. 
D) mental illness does not exists,only individual responses to oddities.

Question 9

The recommended solution for alcoholism usually includes some type of treatment and possibly hospitalization.In contrast,the use of crack cocaine is legally punished.The difference may be explained by the fact that alcoholism has beenand crack cocaine use has not.

Accepted Answer

A) medicalized 
B) social constructed 
C) contextualized 
D) normalized 
A) medicalized 
B) social constructed 
C) contextualized 
D) normalized

Question 10

Briefly explain how deviant identities and deviant communities are developed,according to the perspective of labeling theory.

Accepted Answer

According to labeling theory, deviant id

Question 11

suicide occurs when the disintegrating forces in the society make individuals feel lost or alone.

Accepted Answer

A) Anomic 
B) Altruistic 
C) Egoistic 
D) Situational 
A) Anomic 
B) Altruistic 
C) Egoistic 
D) Situational

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of egotistic suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) teen suicide 
B) suicide bombers 
C) elder suicide 
D) suicide for religious reasons 
A) teen suicide 
B) suicide bombers 
C) elder suicide 
D) suicide for religious reasons

Question 13

Explain how sociological definitions of deviance differ from psychological explanations.

Accepted Answer

Sociological definitions of deviance foc

Question 14

Officially stated rates of deviance may not accurately reflect the amount of crime,or number of deviant acts,in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The FBI's Uniform Crime Report stresses crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) violent 
B) official 
C) index 
D) victimless 
A) violent 
B) official 
C) index 
D) victimless

Question 16

Discuss how white collar and corporate crimes are different from other crimes.In your answer,address punishment and social status.

Accepted Answer

White collar and corporate crimes are di

Question 17

Labeling theorists argue that once a person is labeled deviant

Accepted Answer

A) they will only associate with others who are considered deviant. 
B) the will no longer share an interest in socially desirable goals. 
C) it will be difficult for them to reestablish a nondeviant identity. 
D) they will turn to a life of crime. 
A) they will only associate with others who are considered deviant. 
B) the will no longer share an interest in socially desirable goals. 
C) it will be difficult for them to reestablish a nondeviant identity. 
D) they will turn to a life of crime.

Question 18

Which of the following problems are both the Uniform Crime Report and National Crime Victimization Survey subject to?

Accepted Answer

A) overreporting 
B) underreporting 
C) changing definitions 
D) stereotypes 
A) overreporting 
B) underreporting 
C) changing definitions 
D) stereotypes

Question 19

Explain Robert Merton's structural strain theory of deviance.

Accepted Answer

Robert Merton's structural strain theory

Question 20

When a wealthy and powerful executive engages in deviance representing his or her organization it is referred to as.

Accepted Answer

A) Corporate 
B) White-collar 
C) Elite 
D) Class 
A) Corporate 
B) White-collar 
C) Elite 
D) Class

The primary weakness of labeling theory is

According to many,the actions of the hijackers involved in the September 11,2001 terrorist attacks are an example of.

Labeling theorists view mental illness as a violation of normative values.

When labeling theory and conflict theory are linked they explain

The Ku Klux Klan and Neo-Nazis are both examples of which type of structural strain?

When a population sees itself as a victim of the criminal justice system,it is drawing on which perspective?

Which of the following is an example of informal deviance?

The perspective of functionalist theory on mental illness suggests that

The recommended solution for alcoholism usually includes some type of treatment and possibly hospitalization.In contrast,the use of crack cocaine is legally punished.The difference may be explained by the fact that alcoholism has beenand crack cocaine use has not.

Briefly explain how deviant identities and deviant communities are developed,according to the perspective of labeling theory.

suicide occurs when the disintegrating forces in the society make individuals feel lost or alone.

Which of the following is an example of egotistic suicide?

Explain how sociological definitions of deviance differ from psychological explanations.

Officially stated rates of deviance may not accurately reflect the amount of crime,or number of deviant acts,in society.

The FBI's Uniform Crime Report stresses crimes.

Discuss how white collar and corporate crimes are different from other crimes.In your answer,address punishment and social status.

Labeling theorists argue that once a person is labeled deviant

Which of the following problems are both the Uniform Crime Report and National Crime Victimization Survey subject to?

Explain Robert Merton's structural strain theory of deviance.

When a wealthy and powerful executive engages in deviance representing his or her organization it is referred to as.

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Exam 7: Deviance and Crime

The primary weakness of labeling theory is

According to many,the actions of the hijackers involved in the September 11,2001 terrorist attacks are an example of.

Labeling theorists view mental illness as a violation of normative values.

When labeling theory and conflict theory are linked they explain

The Ku Klux Klan and Neo-Nazis are both examples of which type of structural strain?

When a population sees itself as a victim of the criminal justice system,it is drawing on which perspective?

Which of the following is an example of informal deviance?

The perspective of functionalist theory on mental illness suggests that

The recommended solution for alcoholism usually includes some type of treatment and possibly hospitalization.In contrast,the use of crack cocaine is legally punished.The difference may be explained by the fact that alcoholism has beenand crack cocaine use has not.

Briefly explain how deviant identities and deviant communities are developed,according to the perspective of labeling theory.

suicide occurs when the disintegrating forces in the society make individuals feel lost or alone.

Which of the following is an example of egotistic suicide?

Explain how sociological definitions of deviance differ from psychological explanations.

Officially stated rates of deviance may not accurately reflect the amount of crime,or number of deviant acts,in society.

The FBI's Uniform Crime Report stresses crimes.

Discuss how white collar and corporate crimes are different from other crimes.In your answer,address punishment and social status.

Labeling theorists argue that once a person is labeled deviant

Which of the following problems are both the Uniform Crime Report and National Crime Victimization Survey subject to?

Explain Robert Merton's structural strain theory of deviance.

When a wealthy and powerful executive engages in deviance representing his or her organization it is referred to as.

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

Filters