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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which statement(s) and example(s) best describes deviance?
Following what is accepted in society
Any behavior that violates social norms and is usually of sufficient severity to warrant disapproval from the majority of society.
Farting in the middle of a restaurant
Graduating from high school in the United States
- 2. Multiple Choice
Avoiding eye contact in many places in Asia is polite, while in the United States it is rude. Which concept is explained?
Deviance is the same around the world
Deviance is relative to place
People are just rude everywhere
Conflict theory
- 3. Multiple Choice
Examples of primary deviance include:
A violation of norms that doesn't have a long-term effect on a person's self-image
Being put on death row
Getting lunch detention once
A violation of norms that does have long term results and impacts how a person sees themself
- 4. Multiple Choice
Examples of secondary deviance include:
A violation of norms that doesn't have a long-term effect on a person's self-image
Known as the 'bad kid' at school
Getting lunch detention once
When a person’s self-concept and behavior begin to change after his or her actions are labeled as deviant by members of society
- 5. Multiple Choice
How does a functionalist look at deviance?
Deviance is a part of society
People have goals to succeed or gain wealth, however not everyone will be able to.
Used to explain how societies and/or social groups come to view behaviors as deviant or conventional.
A sanction is a consequence
- 6. Multiple Choice
A positive sanction includes:
Giving a student 5 extra credit points for turning in an assignment on time
Taking away recess
Expelling a student
Giving a thumbs down
- 7. Multiple Choice
A negative sanction includes:
Giving a student 5 extra credit points for completing an assignment on time
Suspending a student
Smiling at someone
Reducing a prison sentence for good behavior
- 8. Multiple Choice
Informal sanctions include
Getting a weird look for farting in public
Expulsion for fighting at school
Receiving a ticket for a DUI
Ms. Zaleski rolling her eyes at you
- 9. Multiple Choice
Crime is most likely to occur in communities with weak social ties and the absence of social control.
Social disorganization theory
Labeling theory
Cultural deviance theory
Symbolic Interactionism theory
- 10. Multiple Choice
How does a conflict theorist view crime and deviance?
Law is meant to keep people safe
The law is intended to help the oppressed
The law is in an instrument designed by the poor to maintain control over the rich
Law is in instrument of oppression designed by powerful to maintain status of privilege
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