Deviance and Social Control TEST

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Labeling Theory states that

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the definition of deviance often depends on the person who is engaging in the behavior.

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Which of the following is NOT part of the criminal justice system? police, people who are suspected violating the law, court system, correctional institutions

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people who are suspected violating the law

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John has been denied a promotion several times at his job. Although he feels he has been treated unfairly and no longer wants the promotion, he goes through the motions of working hard. Which of the following best describes his behavior?

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ritualism

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Social control refers to

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the methods a society uses to promote order and stability.

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A person is in jail for burglary. Two weeks after he is released, he begins burglarizing homes again and is soon back in prison. This is an example of

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recidivism.

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It is so important to Ron to appear successful to others that he begins stealing goods from the warehouse where he works and reselling them to obtain money. This is an example of

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innovation.

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Consider the following statement: "The more you hand around with a group of people who shoplift, the more likely that you will become a shoplifter." Which theory would most strongly agree with this statement? Options: control theory, labeling theory, retreatism theory, differential association theory

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differential association theory

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A young high-school dropout is sent to prison for repeated car theft. While in prison the individual is helped in obtaining his high-school equivalency degree to increase his chances of getting a good job when he is released. This is an example of

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rehabilitation.

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Which of the following best describes Doug's behavior after quitting studying in physics class?
innovation,
rebellion,
ritualism,
retreatism

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retreatism

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Students in Larry's class avoid him because they know his father is in prison for auto theft. This is an example of

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a stigma.