Merton's Deviance Theory

This concept refers to acts that break formal written law.

• Conformity

• Social Values

• Crime

• Function

This concept refers to cultural standards that indicate the general good deemed desirable for organized social life.

• Conformity

• Social Values

• Crime

• Function

This concept refers to matching your attitudes and behavior to those of the group

• Conformity

• Social Values

• Crime

• Function

This concept implies a definite end or purpose or a particular kind of work.

• Conformity

• Social Values

• Crime

• Function

Based on the given statement 'People are less likely to engage in criminal acts if social control is well implemented,' Which of the following is NOT a feasible definition of Social Control?

• the regulation and enforcement of norms

• the norms, rules, laws, and structures of society that regulate human behavior

• Positive benefits received for an act

Have you encountered the word 'Deviance' before?

• Yes, but I do not understand what it is

• Yes, and I do understand what it is

• Never have I heard of or encountered it before