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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich sociological perspective asserts that the richest, most powerful members of society decide who is and who is not considered deviant?FunctionalismConflict TheorySymbolic InteractionismStructuralism
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Which sociological perspective studies the positive and negative effects of deviance on society?FunctionalismConflict TheorySymbolic InteractionismStructuralism - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich sociological perspective would say that deviance is relative, and that it's based on the individual, not the behavior itself?FunctionalismConflict TheorySymbolic InteractionismStructuralism
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe idea that deviant behavior is learned through culture, the way non-deviant behavior is learned, is an element of which sociological perspective?FunctionalismConflict TheorySymbolic InteractionismStructuralism
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich sociological perspective looks at deviance by studying the relationships between minorities and crime?FunctionalismConflict TheorySymbolic InteractionismStructuralism
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich sociological perspective would assert how deviance is an important part of keeping a society running smoothly?FunctionalismConflict TheorySymbolic InteractionismStructuralism
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich sociological perspective is the basis of both strain theory and control theory?FunctionalismConflict TheorySymbolic InteractionismStructuralism
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich sociological perspective is interested in concepts like victim discounting and white-collar crime?FunctionalismConflict TheorySymbolic InteractionismStructuralism
- 9. Multiple ChoiceBoth labeling theory and differential association theory are rooted in which sociological perspective?FunctionalismConflict TheorySymbolic InteractionismStructuralism
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the 4 deviant responses outlined in strain theory would describe someone who drops out of the race for success?RebellionRetreatismRitualismInnovation
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the 4 deviant responses outlined in strain theory would describe someone who finds illegal ways to achieve culturally appropriate goals?RebellionRetreatismRitualismInnovation
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the 4 deviant responses outlined in strain theory would describe someone who acts like they want to succeed, but doesn't actually make an effort?RebellionRetreatismRitualismInnovation
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the 4 deviant responses outlined in strain theory would describe someone who finds new ways to achieve new goals?RebellionRetreatismRitualismInnovation
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich theory would say that you learn deviant behavior from your significant others, the same way you learn other social norms.Control TheoryStrain TheoryDifferential Association TheoryLabeling Theory
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat theory would say that deviance is most likely when there is a gap between culturally appropriate goals and the legitimate inability to reach those goals?Control TheoryStrain TheoryDifferential Association TheoryLabeling Theory
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat theory would say that two people can do the same thing, but one may be considered deviant, and the other will not?Control TheoryStrain TheoryDifferential Association TheoryLabeling Theory
- 17. Multiple ChoiceOccurs when norms are either confusing or absentAnomieDevianceStigmaVictim Discounting
- 18. Multiple ChoiceBehaviors that violate group or societal normsAnomieDevianceStigmaVictim Discounting
- 19. Multiple ChoiceUndesirable trait used to characterize the individualSocial SanctionsDevianceStigmaVictim Discounting
- 20. Multiple ChoiceLessening the seriousness of crimes against people with lower statusSocial SanctionsAnomieStigmaVictim Discounting
- 21. Multiple ChoiceSingular, individual acts that violate norms.Primary DevianceSecondary DevianceWhite-Collar CrimeSocial Sanctions
- 22. Multiple ChoiceBreaking social norms as a lifestyle or identity.Primary DevianceSecondary DevianceWhite-Collar CrimeSocial Sanctions
- 23. Multiple ChoiceAfter a Chinese man was severely beaten by authorities on a United Airlines flight. The media began to circulate stories about this man’s past as a way of justifying the crime committed against him. What is this an example of?Labeling TheorySecondary DevianceVictim DiscountingCriminal Precedence
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these characteristics is most likely to affect differential association?Punishment for DevianceAge of Expose to DevianceWitnessing Deviance in the mediaThe Stability of Relationships
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a positive effect of deviance?Clarifies NormsPromotes Social ChangeIncreases ToleranceThe Stability of Relationships
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a negative effect of deviance?Dissolves TrustCauses More DevianceHeightens Risk of ViolenceExpensive to the Government
- 27. Multiple ChoiceReceiving the Employee of the Month award is an example of which type of sanction?Positive FormalPositive InformalNegative FormalNegative Informal
- 28. Multiple ChoiceBeing shh'ed by your classmates is an example of which type of sanction?Positive FormalPositive InformalNegative FormalNegative Informal
- 29. Multiple ChoiceAfrican Americans make up about 13% of the population in the United States. Approximately what percent of the inmate population in the U.S. is African American?75%40%15%25%
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe basic elements of social bonds are attachment, commitment, ________________, and belief.GrowthInvolvementDevianceSacrifice
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat term refers to economic crimes like bribery, fraud, and embezzlement?White-Collar CrimeMonetary CrimeUpper Class CrimeBusiness Crime
- 32. Multiple ChoiceAbout 25% of the population of Alabama is African American, but _____________ of the inmate population in Alabama is African American.About 4%Almost 80%About 25%More than half
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