Question 1

If a sociologist considered tattoos a form of deviance,they would categorize it as a type ofdeviance.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal
B)  situational
C)  anomic
D)  informalE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Functionalist theory explains why some behaviors are considered deviant and others are not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According topeople behave as they do because of the meanings that they give to different situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism
B)  conflict theory
C)  symbolic interaction theory
D)  social control theoryE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11,2001,many Americans publicly
Demonstrated their patriotism.This is an illustration of Durkheim's belief that

Accepted Answer

A)  people only mobilize when they feel threatened.
B)  the definition of deviance is relative to the situation.
C)  deviance produces social solidarity.
D)  some societies will not tolerate deviance.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Sociologists argue that some deviant behavior,such as joining a gang,make sense in a context of racism and poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Functionalist theories of deviance

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A)  fear that deviance creates the breakdown of society.
B)  view deviance as necessary in order to clarify what the norms of society are.
C)  believe that punishment of deviance is dysfunctional because it prevents the deviance that is so necessary for society.
D)  assume that norms are largely meaningless.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Crime is an example of formal deviance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

Functionalists suggest that deviance is functional because it creates social cohesion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of these statements about deviant behavior would be considered true from a sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some people are just born rebels and deviants.
B)  Deviance may be an adaptation to the social structures in which people live.
C)  In most cases there is a medical approach to solving problems of deviance.
D)  Evolutionarily,humans are predestined to push the limits.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

What is the sociological relationship between deviance and stigma?

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A)  People who are stigmatized are frequently labeled as deviant.
B)  People who are stigmatized are not labeled deviant,but may still be looked down on.
C)  When someone is stigmatized the label of deviant is not applied as it would be in other circumstances.
D)  There is no relationship between deviance and stigma.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following questions would a sociologist not be likely to ask about deviance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Why are some behaviors defined as deviant while others are not?
B)  Why is deviance more common in some social groups than others?
C)  Why do some types of people act more deviant than other types of people?
D)  How does the criminal justice system reflect social inequality?E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

W.I.Thomas explained deviance as:

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A)  a normal response to social conditions.
B)  behavior one learns from others.
C)  behavior frequently associated with crime.
D)  varied behavior dependent on one's social bonds.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

In some subcultures or situations,deviant behavior is encouraged and praised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Social control theory is based on the assumptions that

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a common value system and most people feel some impulse toward deviance.
B)  those with the most power in society define what is considered deviant or not.
C)  deviance is a process of labeling.
D)  deviants agree with the goals of society,but are blocked from achieving them through legitimate means.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Ais an attribute that is socially devalued and discredited.

Accepted Answer

A)  master status
B)  stigma
C)  deviant career
D)  nonconforming behaviorE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Sutherland's differential association theory argues that,like conformity,deviant behavior is learned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

A significant difference between functionalist and conflict theory is that

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism assumes the system works for the good of the whole,and conflict theory does not.
B)  functionalists focus more on the social structure than conflict theorists do.
C)  functionalism pays more attention to the individual than conflict theory does.
D)  functionalism ignores the role of deviance in society,while this is a focus for conflict.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

A problem with differential association theory is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  does not explain how people who are not members of deviant cultures become deviants.
B)  fails to account for socialization.
C)  ignores the influence of friends and family.
D)  does not explain how deviance is learned.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Sociologists theorize that rampage shootings are best understood as.

Accepted Answer

A)  caused by socialization
B)  caused by psychological predispositions
C)  the combinations of personality and social structural variables
D)  reactions to gun controlE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

According to the text,the example of attitudes toward smoking in the U.S.demonstrates the concept that

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptions of deviance are influenced by social change.
B)  smoking should not have been considered acceptable.
C)  laws are needed in order to best define deviant behavior.
D)  evidence of risk is enough to change behavior.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Exam 7: Deviance and Crime

If a sociologist considered tattoos a form of deviance,they would categorize it as a type ofdeviance.

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Functionalist theory explains why some behaviors are considered deviant and others are not.

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According topeople behave as they do because of the meanings that they give to different situations.

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In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11,2001,many Americans publicly Demonstrated their patriotism.This is an illustration of Durkheim's belief that

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Sociologists argue that some deviant behavior,such as joining a gang,make sense in a context of racism and poverty.

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Functionalist theories of deviance

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Crime is an example of formal deviance.

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Functionalists suggest that deviance is functional because it creates social cohesion.

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Which of these statements about deviant behavior would be considered true from a sociological perspective?

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What is the sociological relationship between deviance and stigma?

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Which of the following questions would a sociologist not be likely to ask about deviance?

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W.I.Thomas explained deviance as:

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In some subcultures or situations,deviant behavior is encouraged and praised.

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Social control theory is based on the assumptions that

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Ais an attribute that is socially devalued and discredited.

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Sutherland's differential association theory argues that,like conformity,deviant behavior is learned.

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A significant difference between functionalist and conflict theory is that

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A problem with differential association theory is that it

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Sociologists theorize that rampage shootings are best understood as.

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