Chapter 6: Deviance

Maria, upset after receiving a poor grade on her exam, tears up her test paper in frustration. Is her action considered deviant?

Sarah is an atheist but keeps her beliefs private during family gatherings to avoid potential conflict. In sociological terms, what is Sarah engaging in?

• Secondary deviance

• Deterrence

• Passing

• Stigma

A person with a visible disability working in an office where most employees do not have disabilities may experience ___________ stigma.

• Tribal

• Physical

• Moral

• Alienation

Jordan is deeply disillusioned with societal goals and rejects both the established goals and the means to achieve them. Instead, Jordan advocates for a radical societal overhaul and actively participates in protests and movements against the existing social order. According to Merton, Jordan is displaying _______________.

• Innovation

• Ritualism

• Conformity

• Rebellion

Mark has always followed the rules and norms of society, pursuing the established goals through socially accepted means. He excels in school, goes to college, and secures a stable job, all in accordance with societal expectations. According to Merton, Mark is displaying _______________.

• Innovation

• Ritualism

• Conformity

• Rebellion

Emily, a high school student, dreams of getting into a prestigious university. However, she faces intense academic pressure and resorts to cheating on exams to maintain high grades. According to Merton, Emily is displaying _______________.

• Innovation

• Ritualism

• Conformity

• Rebellion

Which age would be the least likely to be caught committing a crime?

• 16

• 29

• 18

• 54

A high school student wears a T-shirt with a slogan that goes against the school's dress code policy. The school administration deems it inappropriate and contacts the student's parents. However, many of the student's peers admire the shirt and find it amusing. From a sociological perspective, is the student's attire considered deviant?

• Yes

• No

Lisa has become disenchanted with the pursuit of financial success and material wealth, yet she continues to diligently go to work every day, strictly adhering to the routine and rituals of her job. She may not be pursuing the original societal goals, but she remains committed to the established means. According to Merton, Lisa is displaying _______________.

• Innovation

• Ritualism

• Conformity

• Rebellion

After a political debate, Candidate A referred to the followers of Candidate B as 'radical extremists.' Surprisingly, some of Candidate B's supporters adopted this label proudly, using it in social media profiles and at campaign events. This situation is most closely associated with the concept of:

• Tertiary deviance

• Deviance avowal

• Stereotype promise

• Passing