Question 1

Which of the following theories includes the claim that traditional gender roles,wherein women perform expressive tasks and men perform instrumental tasks,ensure that the family division of labour is done efficiently?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist theories
B)  learning theories
C)  social control theories
D)  power-reflexive theories
E)  feminist theories A

Question 2

In Robert Merton's anomie and strain theories,"deinstitutionalization of the means" refers to cases where society's emphasis on the legitimate means is greater than its emphasis on the institutionalized goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which theory of deviance emphasizes self-control?

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning theory
B)  pluralist conflict theory
C)  general theory of crime
D)  social bonds theory
E)  labelling theory C

Question 4

Which theories are the most concerned with the maintenance of the social order?

Accepted Answer

A)  social control theories
B)  learning theories
C)  functionalist theories
D)  postmodern theories
E)  power-reflexive theories

Question 5

Explain the use of "homework drugs" among university students,according to Agnew's general strain theory.

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Question 6

Social Control theories postulate that deviant behaviour is inherently attractive,exciting and appealing.Given the appeal of deviant behaviour,explain how social bond theory explains restraint from deviant behaviour.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Differentiate between the behavioural and the psychological measurements of self-control.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Jones and Quisenberry (2004)found that low levels of self-control are associated with antisocial deviant behaviours (e.g.risky driving)in some people,but with adventure-seeking behaviours (e.g.skydiving)in others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Differential association theory maintains that the group interactions to which one is exposed have an impact on the learning of deviance.Explain the various types of group interactions,according to this theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Differential association theory maintains that the group...

Question 10

Social theories of crime largely replaced biological theories of crime by the mid-20th century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

During an interview for the school paper,the local high school valedictorian is asked how he managed to stay out of trouble during his teenage years.He replies,"Are you kidding? I was so busy studying,playing basketball on the school team,participating in the debating club,and volunteering with the Boys' and Girls' Club,I didn't have any time to get into trouble!" Which one of Hirschi's social bonds in reflected in his statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  belief
B)  involvement
C)  commitment
D)  attachment
E)  self-control

Question 12

Which of the following scenarios reflects social learning theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alexei begins taking anabolic steroids when he notices the muscular, popular boys at school taking them
B)  Kristin has always had a bad relationship with her parents, and begins taking drugs
C)  a male cross-dresser rationalizes his behaviour by saying to himself, "I'm not hurting anyone"
D)  a group of low-income boys who are failing their classes start hanging out together, and begin vandalizing property
E)  Erika decides that if she is ever going to achieve the "American Dream", she is going to have to break a few rules at work

Question 13

Social learning theory has been criticized for conflating pre-act techniques of neutralization with post-act techniques of justification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Emile Durkheim,a certain level of deviance is functional for society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The concept of self-control is central to the explanation of deviance found in Hirschi's social bonds theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to empirical tests of Agnew's general strain theory,women who are very successful at goal achievement are more likely to engage in purging,because of their intense perfectionism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the functionalist perspective of society's rules?

Accepted Answer

A)  rules are made to be broken
B)  society's rules reproduce patriarchy
C)  society's rules are determined by powerful groups in society
D)  there is general consensus about what society's rules should be
E)  there is conflict over what society's rules should be

Question 18

Which of the following types of theories are utilized in the study of deviance?

Accepted Answer

A)  general sociological theories
B)  criminological theories
C)  interdisciplinary theories
D)  feminist theories
E)  sociological theories, criminological theories, interdisciplinary theories, and feminist theories are all used in the study of deviance

Question 19

Do you agree with Durkheim's theory that a certain level of deviance is actually functional for society? Justify your position by first summarizing the theory and then supporting your argument with examples or references to other theories.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Positivist theorists attempt to understand deviant acts by looking to cause and effect relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Explaining Deviance: the Act

Which of the following theories includes the claim that traditional gender roles,wherein women perform expressive tasks and men perform instrumental tasks,ensure that the family division of labour is done efficiently?

In Robert Merton's anomie and strain theories,"deinstitutionalization of the means" refers to cases where society's emphasis on the legitimate means is greater than its emphasis on the institutionalized goals.

Which theory of deviance emphasizes self-control?

Which theories are the most concerned with the maintenance of the social order?

Explain the use of "homework drugs" among university students,according to Agnew's general strain theory.

Social Control theories postulate that deviant behaviour is inherently attractive,exciting and appealing.Given the appeal of deviant behaviour,explain how social bond theory explains restraint from deviant behaviour.

Differentiate between the behavioural and the psychological measurements of self-control.

Jones and Quisenberry (2004)found that low levels of self-control are associated with antisocial deviant behaviours (e.g.risky driving)in some people,but with adventure-seeking behaviours (e.g.skydiving)in others.

Differential association theory maintains that the group interactions to which one is exposed have an impact on the learning of deviance.Explain the various types of group interactions,according to this theory.

Social theories of crime largely replaced biological theories of crime by the mid-20th century.

Which of the following scenarios reflects social learning theory?

Social learning theory has been criticized for conflating pre-act techniques of neutralization with post-act techniques of justification.

According to Emile Durkheim,a certain level of deviance is functional for society.

The concept of self-control is central to the explanation of deviance found in Hirschi's social bonds theory.

According to empirical tests of Agnew's general strain theory,women who are very successful at goal achievement are more likely to engage in purging,because of their intense perfectionism.

What is the functionalist perspective of society's rules?

Which of the following types of theories are utilized in the study of deviance?

Do you agree with Durkheim's theory that a certain level of deviance is actually functional for society? Justify your position by first summarizing the theory and then supporting your argument with examples or references to other theories.

Positivist theorists attempt to understand deviant acts by looking to cause and effect relationships.