Sociology Quiz: Crime and Deviance

What are social norms in sociology?

• Behaviors expected in certain situations

• Unwritten rules of society

• Ideas and beliefs of society

• Written rules of society

What is the role of social control in society?

• To enforce strict laws

• To encourage deviant behavior

• To maintain order

• To create chaos

What are formal agents of social control?

• Education system and peers

• Family and friends

• Police and courts

• Media and religion

What are informal sanctions used by informal agents of social control?

• Electronic tags and probation

• Arrest and imprisonment

• Detention and fines

• Grounding and shunning

What is a social construct in sociology?

• A biological phenomenon

• A universal truth about human behavior

• A concept made up by society

• A natural occurrence in society

How does deviant behavior vary according to different situations?

• It is the same across different cultures

• It changes based on times in history

• It remains constant in all situations

• It is relative and depends on the context

What is an example of a formal sanction used by the police?

• Detention at school

• Muting from a WhatsApp group

• Arresting a criminal

• Grounding by parents

How does the media contribute to the social construction of crime and deviance?

• By glorifying deviant actions

• By promoting criminal behavior

• By ignoring the concept of deviance

• By discouraging crime and deviance through negative portrayal