Deviance CC Quiz

According to Emile Durkheim, what is one of the functions of deviance in society?

• Promoting equality

• Defining cultural values and norms

• Supporting the powerful

• Encouraging conformity

What does Robert Merton's strain theory suggest about the amount of deviance in a society?

• It is unrelated to the cultural goals

• It is determined by the number of laws in place

• It is influenced by the level of education in the society

• It depends on the availability of means to achieve culturally defined goals

According to symbolic interactionism, how does labeling theory explain deviance?

• Deviance is a consequence of how people label certain behaviors

• Deviance is a response to societal pressure

• Deviance is a result of genetic predisposition

• Deviance is a matter of personal choice

What does differential association theory suggest about deviance?

• It is determined by societal norms

• It is related to the people a person associates with

• It is influenced by the individual's self-control

• It is a result of economic inequality

How does conflict theory explain the labeling of deviance in society?

• It is a result of psychological trauma

• It reflects the interests of the powerful

• It is determined by individual choice

• It is based on genetic factors

According to structural functionalism, what is the role of deviance in bringing society together?

• It promotes social isolation

• It reinforces moral boundaries and unites people

• It encourages individualism

• It creates division and conflict

How does labeling theory impact a person's self-concept?

• It has no impact on self-concept

• It leads to a positive self-concept

• It only affects the perception of others

• It can lead to a negative self-concept

What is the main focus of control theory in understanding deviance?

• The role of self-control in avoiding deviance

• The influence of societal norms

• The impact of economic inequality

• The power dynamics in society

How does conflict theory explain the treatment of corporate criminals compared to petty thieves?

• Petty thieves receive harsher punishments

• Corporate criminals are punished more severely

• Both are treated equally by the law

• Corporate criminals are often not punished as severely

According to conflict theory, what do norms and laws reflect?

• The interests of the majority

• The interests of the powerless

• The interests of the wealthy and powerful

• The interests of the government