What is crime and deviance?

What does crime mean?

• Actions that go against the norms and values of society
• Actions that are frowned upon by most in society
• Actions that are against the legislation of a particular country or state
• Actions that are socially constructed by society

What does deviance mean?

• Actions that are against the legislation of a particular country or state
• Actions that are frowned upon by most in society
• Actions that go against the norms and values of society
• Actions that are socially constructed by society

What does social construction mean?

• A naturally occurring social phenomenon
• A phenomenon created by the society in which it is found
• A behavior that is universally accepted across all cultures
• A behavior that is defined by biological factors

In what ways is crime and deviance socially constructed historically?

• Criminal and deviant actions change over time
• Certain behaviors are acceptable in some situations but not in others
• What is considered acceptable or rude varies across different cultures
• There are psychological and genetic factors that contribute to criminal behavior

In what ways is crime and deviance socially constructed contextually?

• Criminal and deviant actions change over time
• Certain behaviors are acceptable in some situations but not in others
• What is considered acceptable or rude varies across different cultures
• There are psychological and genetic factors that contribute to criminal behavior

In what ways is crime and deviance socially constructed culturally?

• Criminal and deviant actions change over time
• Certain behaviors are acceptable in some situations but not in others
• What is considered acceptable or rude varies across different cultures
• There are psychological and genetic factors that contribute to criminal behavior

According to the maternal deprivation theory by Bowlby, what contributes to criminal behavior?

• Lack of a mother's love during infancy
• Imbalance between the Id, Ego, and Super Ego
• Brain damage or mental illness
• Facial features and evolutionary development

According to Lombroso's theory, what physical features are associated with criminals?

• Large foreheads, big ears, and small eyes
• High levels of aggression and impulsiveness
• Mutated Warrior Gene (MAOA)
• None of the above

How does age play a role in crime and deviance?

• Certain behaviors are acceptable based on age groups
• Certain behaviors are universally illegal for all age groups
• Age determines the level of psychological control in individuals
• Age is linked to genetic factors that contribute to criminal behavior