Understanding Deviance Quiz

What does the term "deviance" refer to?

• Conformity to societal or group norms

• Behavior that departs from societal or group norms

• A type of psychological disorder

• A legal term for criminal acts

Which of the following is NOT an example of deviance as described in the text?

• Theft

• Murder

• Cheating

• Volunteering

According to the text, deviance is considered to be subjective because:

• It is always illegal

• It is a matter of social definition that varies from group to group and society to society

• It is a fixed concept that does not change over time

• It only includes antisocial behavior such as lying

Which of the following statements is true about the ideas of deviance?

• They are absolute and unchanging

• They are relative to time, place, and social position

• They only apply to criminal behavior

• They are determined by an individual's personal beliefs

Deviance can be categorized as which of the following?

• Only negative

• Only positive

• Either negative or positive

• Neither negative nor positive

What does negative deviance involve?

• Behavior that exceeds accepted norms

• Behavior that meets accepted norms

• Behavior that fails to meet accepted norms

• Behavior that has no relation to norms

Positive deviance is characterized by what type of behavior?

• Under-conformity to norms

• Non-conformity to norms

• Over-conformity to norms

• Rejection of all norms

What is the role of social control in society?

• To create conflict and chaos

• To promote order, stability, and predictability

• To enforce strict laws and punishments

• To limit individual freedoms

What would likely happen without social control?

• Society would be more innovative

• Society would be unpredictable and possibly chaotic

• People would have more personal freedom

• Social norms would be stronger

Which of the following is an example of social control?

• Drivers stopping for red lights

• People ignoring traffic signals

• Citizens creating their own laws

• A community without any rules