Deviance Theories

Consider the following statement: “The more you hang around with a group of teenagers who shoplift, the more likely it is that you will become a shoplifter.” Which of the following theories would most strongly agree with this statement?

• control theory
• differential association theory
• labeling theory
• retreatism theory

A computer operator figures out a way to steal from the bank where he works by sending money to
a secret account. This is an example of

• retreatism.
• control theory.
• labeling theory.
• white-collar crime.

How does differential association help to explain the nurture view of learned deviance?

• the more crimes you commit, the more likely that you will continue to commit crimes

• deviance is passed down through the generations

• when deviants are labeled, they generally accept that label

• the closer and more frequent your interactions with deviants, the more likely that you will become deviant also

This theory states that we learn deviance through our association with deviant peers

• conflict theory

• labeling theory

• differential association theory

• control theory

This theory states that deviance results from the tension between society's goals and the available means to achieve them.

• conflict theory

• strain theory

• labeling theory

• differential association theory

When someone commits crime to enrich themselves because they don't have access to the socially acceptable means of accumulating wealth, which theory is in play?

• social disorganization theory

• social control theory

• strain theory

• conflict theory

The theory that compliance with social norms requires strong outside bonds between individuals and society is called...

• Control Theory

• Labeling Theory

• Differential Association Theory

• Conflict Theory

_______ are the set of behaviors found to be acceptable by society.

• Deviants

• Norms

• Sanctions

All deviance is a crime

• true

• false

Which perspective says that deviance is a natural part of society?

• Conflict perspective

• Functionalist perspective

• Interactionist perspective