Deviance Quiz

What is deviance according to the learning material?

• A) A type of criminal activity

• B) Behavior that conforms to societal norms

• C) Behavior that departs from societal or group norms

• D) A specific event involving prominent figures

Which of the following is an example of deviance that can receive a lot of attention?

• A) A behavior that is widely accepted in society

• B) An incident involving an unknown person

• C) An incident involving prominent figures captured on TV

• D) A behavior that aligns with group norms

Which of the following can be considered a range of deviance?

• A) Following traffic rules

• B) Volunteering for charity

• C) Wearing heavy makeup

• D) Attending school regularly

What is deviance often considered to be a matter of?

• Personal opinion

• Legal interpretation

• Social definition

• Scientific measurement

What is an example of positive deviance?

• Behavior that fails to meet accepted norms

• Behavior that slightly conforms to accepted norms

• Behavior that over conforms to accepted norms

• Behavior that has no relation to accepted norms

Which of the following is considered negative deviance?

• Behavior that slightly conforms to accepted norms

• Behavior that over conforms to accepted norms

• Behavior that has no relation to accepted norms

• Behavior that fails to meet accepted norms

What is a deviant?

• A person who always follows societal norms

• A person who breaks significant societal or group norms

• A person who enforces societal norms

• A person who is indifferent to societal norms

How are reactions to deviants usually characterized?

• They are usually positive and supportive

• They are usually indifferent

• They are usually negative and involve attempts to change or control the deviant behavior

• They are usually encouraging the deviant behavior to continue

What are social sanctions?

• Methods to ensure compliance with legal standards

• Rewards or punishments that encourage conformity to social norms

• Governmental policies for social welfare

• Educational programs for social awareness

Which of the following is an example of a positive sanction?

• Criticism

• Imprisonment

• Awards

• Fines