Deviance and Social Control Flashcard

Front

Which of the following best describes how deviance is defined?
Options:
Deviance is defined by federal, state, and local laws.
Deviance’s definition is determined by one’s religion.
Deviance occurs whenever someone else is harmed by an action.
Deviance is socially defined.

Back

Deviance is socially defined.

Front

During the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks and other Black protestors spoke out against segregation by refusing to sit at the back of the bus. This is an example of _______.

Back

An act of deviance

Front

A student has a habit of talking on their cell phone during class. One day, the professor stops the lecture and asks the student to respect others in the class by turning off the phone. In this situation, the professor used ________ to maintain social control.

Back

Informal negative sanctions

Front

Societies practice social control to maintain _______.

Back

social order

Front

One day, you decide to wear pajamas to the grocery store. While you shop, you notice people giving you strange looks and whispering to others. In this case, the grocery store patrons are demonstrating _______.

Back

informal sanctions

Front

A student wakes up late and realizes their sociology exam starts in five minutes. They jump into their car and speed down the road, where they are pulled over by a police officer. The student explains that they are running late, and the officer lets them off with a warning. The student’s actions are an example of _______.

Back

primary deviance

Front

According to C. Wright Mills, which of the following people is most likely to be a member of the power elite? A war veteran, A senator, A professor, A mechanic

Back

A senator

Front

According to social disorganization theory, crime is most likely to occur where? A community where neighbors don’t know each other very well, A neighborhood with mostly elderly citizens, A city with a large minority population, A college campus with students who are very competitive

Back

A community where neighbors don’t know each other very well

Front

According to the concept of the power elite, why would a celebrity commit a crime?

Back

Because his fame protects him from retribution.

Front

A convicted sexual offender is released on parole and arrested two weeks later for repeated sexual crimes. How would labeling theory explain this?

Back

The offender has been labeled deviant by society and has accepted a new master status.