Sociology and Deviance Quiz

What are the main theories of deviance in sociology?

• biological theory, psychological theory, cultural theory

• rational choice theory, differential association theory, social disorganization theory

• functionalism theory, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism theory

• strain theory, labeling theory, control theory, and cultural deviance theory

Define deviance and explain its social construction.

• Deviance is behavior that violates social norms and is considered unacceptable or inappropriate in a given society.

• Deviance is behavior that is determined solely by an individual's personal beliefs and values.

• Deviance is behavior that is only considered unacceptable in certain cultures.

• Deviance is behavior that is considered normal and acceptable in a given society.

What are the primary types of crime according to sociological perspectives?

• violent crime, drug crime, and juvenile crime

• property crime, cybercrime, and hate crime

• financial crime, political crime, and environmental crime

• street crime, white-collar crime, and organized crime

Differentiate between white-collar crime and street crime.

• White-collar crime is more prevalent in rural areas, while street crime is more prevalent in urban areas.

• White-collar crime is typically committed by individuals with low socioeconomic status, while street crime is committed by individuals with high socioeconomic status.

• White-collar crime is non-violent and typically involves deceit or fraud for financial gain, while street crime is often violent and occurs in public places.

• White-collar crime involves physical violence, while street crime is non-violent.

Explain the concept of social control and its role in preventing deviant behavior.

• Social control is a form of punishment for deviant behavior.

• Social control is the process of encouraging deviant behavior in society.

• Social control is only necessary for preventing minor deviant behavior.

• Social control is the mechanism used by society to regulate and control individual behavior, preventing deviant behavior.

What are the social factors that contribute to deviance?

• Wealth, high education, positive peer influence, functional family, and cultural norms.

• Poverty, high education, positive peer influence, functional family, and cultural norms.

• Poverty, lack of education, positive peer influence, functional family, and cultural norms.

• Poverty, lack of education, peer influence, family dysfunction, and cultural norms.

Discuss the strain theory of deviance and its key concepts.

• The strain theory of deviance suggests that individuals engage in deviant behavior when they are able to achieve socially accepted goals through legitimate means.

• The strain theory of deviance suggests that individuals engage in deviant behavior when they are not influenced by societal norms.

• The strain theory of deviance suggests that individuals engage in deviant behavior when they are motivated by personal gain rather than societal expectations.

• The strain theory of deviance suggests that individuals engage in deviant behavior when they are unable to achieve socially accepted goals through legitimate means.

How does labeling theory explain deviant behavior?

• Labeling theory suggests that individuals become deviant when they are labeled as such by society.

• Labeling theory proposes that deviant behavior is a result of mental illness.

• Labeling theory argues that deviant behavior is a result of personal choice.

• Labeling theory suggests that deviant behavior is caused by genetic factors.

What is the difference between primary and secondary deviance?

• Primary deviance is the deviant behavior that occurs before secondary deviance.

• Primary deviance is the initial act of deviance, while secondary deviance is the subsequent deviant behavior that occurs as a result of societal reaction to the primary deviance.

• Primary deviance is the deviant behavior that occurs as a result of societal reaction to the secondary deviance.

• Primary deviance is the deviant behavior that occurs in public, while secondary deviance is the deviant behavior that occurs in private.

Explain the concept of social disorganization and its relationship to crime.

• Social disorganization is the result of too much government regulation, which leads to an increase in crime rates.

• Social disorganization is the breakdown of social institutions and the inability of a community to regulate itself, which can lead to an increase in crime rates.

• Social disorganization is a temporary phenomenon that does not have any long-term effects on crime rates.

• Social disorganization is caused by individual choices and has no relationship to crime.