Sociology Unit III Review: Deviance and Social Control

Behavior that violates significant social norms is called

• defiance

• deviance

• rebellion

• conflict

The mark of social disgrace that sets the deviant apart from the rest of society?

• labeling

• stereotype

• stigma

• magma

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

• Conflict perspective

• Functionalist perspective

• Interactionist perspective

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

• conflict theory

• labeling theory

• differential association theory

• social control theory

This theory states that deviance is determined by the audience

• social control theory

• conflict theory

• labeling theory

• strain 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

According to the strain theory, if you accept society's goals but reject the means to achieve them, you are a(n) ______

• retreatist

• innovator

• conformist

• ritualist

Which theory suggests that strong family ties and norms decrease the chance for deviance?

• social control theory

• labeling theory

• conflict theory

• strain theory

This theory states that deviant behavior helps society maintain stability

• social functions theory

• conflict theory

• strain theory

• labeling theory

Which of the following is true concerning deviant behavior?

• Primary deviance usually leads to secondary deviance.

• What is considered deviant in one society may not be considered deviant in another society.

• Deviant behavior is also illegal behavior.

• Adults learn deviant behavior more quickly than children.