Question 1

According to Durkheim, anomie is more likely when society moves from:

Accepted Answer

A)   Organic to mechanical
B)   Mechanical to organic
C)   Urban to rural
D)   Rural to urban B

Question 2

Premodern societies were characterized by high levels of violent crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

How is Durkheim's work present in the modern discussion about illegal drugs and recent state actions to legalize medical and recreational use of marijuana?

Accepted Answer

Durkheim's work is present in the modern discussion about illegal drugs and recent state actions to legalize medical and recreational use of marijuana in several ways.

First, Durkheim's concept of social integration and regulation can be applied to the debate surrounding drug use. Durkheim argued that society needs a certain level of regulation and integration to function properly, and this can be seen in the discussions about drug legalization. Proponents of legalization argue that regulating drug use can lead to better social integration and reduce the negative effects of illegal drug markets.

Additionally, Durkheim's ideas about deviance and social control are relevant to the debate. Durkheim argued that deviance is a normal part of society and that it can serve important functions. This can be applied to the discussion about drug use, as some argue that legalizing and regulating drugs can reduce the deviant behavior associated with illegal drug use.

Furthermore, Durkheim's concept of anomie, or a lack of social regulation, can be seen in the debate about drug use. Some argue that the current prohibition of drugs has led to a state of anomie, where individuals feel disconnected from society and turn to drugs as a result. Legalizing and regulating drugs could potentially reduce this sense of anomie and improve social integration.

Overall, Durkheim's work provides a theoretical framework for understanding the social implications of drug use and the potential effects of legalization. It offers valuable insights into the ways in which drug policies can impact social integration, deviance, and social control. As such, Durkheim's work continues to be relevant in the modern discussion about illegal drugs and the recent state actions to legalize medical and recreational use of marijuana.

Question 4

Modernization of society is associated with higher arson rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What does it mean for a society to have social solidarity? Why was social solidarity important to Durkheim? What role does it have in the regulation of crime?

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Question 6

According to Spitzer, developed societies are characterized by:

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A)   Lenient punishments
B)   Severe punishments
C)   Absence of punishments
D)   Inconsistent punishments

Question 7

One of Durkheim's main contributions to the study of criminology is his assumption that crime is normal. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Why or why not?

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Question 8

Durkheim believed that crime occurs naturally in a society and a society without crime would be pathologically over controlled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The use of the law to regulate human behavior is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Capital punishment
B)   Incarceration
C)   Crime wave
D)   Stability of punishment

Question 10

Durkheim's primary influence on sociology and criminology is his view that human behavior results from free will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Blumstein and Cohen discussed their "stability of punishments" theory in 1973. How does their argument mirror Durkheim's theory about crime? What similarities does it have to Christie's explanation of the imprisonment boom?

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Question 12

Social disciplining shapes human behavior by governing through ordinance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How would Durkheim describe the US crime trends in the past 100 years? Using his principles and hypotheses about human nature, assess whether Durkheim's teachings are still relevant today.

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Question 14

Durkheim believed modernization would be associated with less violent punishments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What influence has Durkheim had over the field of sociology, generally, and criminology, more specifically? What is the lineage of Durkheim's original theoretical contributions to the study of crime?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

According to Durkheim's theory, the presence of crime in a society is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Abnormal
B)   Organic
C)   Normal
D)   Detrimental

Question 17

The only thing that can limit human appetites for "more" is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Society
B)   Death
C)   Self-control
D)   Job satisfaction

Question 18

Researchers suggest that Durkheim's theory as originally developed is missing a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)   Explanation of economic inequality
B)   Understanding of rural suicides
C)   Attention to homicide rates
D)   Enumeration of job rates

Question 19

The rate of _________________ increases when the economy is at its extremes of growth or decline.

Accepted Answer

A)   Poverty
B)   Joblessness
C)   Suicide
D)   Violence

Question 20

Anomie is more likely to occur in societies that:

Accepted Answer

A)   Experience normlessness
B)   Are moving from mechanical (i.e., based on farming)  to organic (i.e., not based on farming) 
C)   Have a breakdown in rules and regulations
D)   All of the above

Exam 6: Durkheim, Anomie, and Modernization

According to Durkheim, anomie is more likely when society moves from:

Premodern societies were characterized by high levels of violent crime.

How is Durkheim's work present in the modern discussion about illegal drugs and recent state actions to legalize medical and recreational use of marijuana?

Modernization of society is associated with higher arson rates.

What does it mean for a society to have social solidarity? Why was social solidarity important to Durkheim? What role does it have in the regulation of crime?

According to Spitzer, developed societies are characterized by:

One of Durkheim's main contributions to the study of criminology is his assumption that crime is normal. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Why or why not?

Durkheim believed that crime occurs naturally in a society and a society without crime would be pathologically over controlled.

The use of the law to regulate human behavior is referred to as:

Durkheim's primary influence on sociology and criminology is his view that human behavior results from free will.

Blumstein and Cohen discussed their "stability of punishments" theory in 1973. How does their argument mirror Durkheim's theory about crime? What similarities does it have to Christie's explanation of the imprisonment boom?

Social disciplining shapes human behavior by governing through ordinance.

How would Durkheim describe the US crime trends in the past 100 years? Using his principles and hypotheses about human nature, assess whether Durkheim's teachings are still relevant today.

Durkheim believed modernization would be associated with less violent punishments.

What influence has Durkheim had over the field of sociology, generally, and criminology, more specifically? What is the lineage of Durkheim's original theoretical contributions to the study of crime?

According to Durkheim's theory, the presence of crime in a society is:

The only thing that can limit human appetites for "more" is:

Researchers suggest that Durkheim's theory as originally developed is missing a(n) :

The rate of _________________ increases when the economy is at its extremes of growth or decline.

Anomie is more likely to occur in societies that: