Deviance Quiz

What is a deviant ??

• A person who follows all norms and folkways

• A person who violates 1 or more norms or folkways

• A person who creates new norms

• A person who studies social behaviors

Which of the following best applies to the term deviance?

• Yes, it is very easy to define

• No, there is no clear definition

• Yes, it is defined by law

• No, it is only defined by social scientists

According to the image, what does the warning sign under positive deviance represent?

• Expectations meet

• Over Conform

• Expectations not meet

• None of the above

What is the purpose of social control ?

• To create chaos

• To promote individuality

• To promote conformity and follow the rules

• To eliminate rules

What type of social control is associated with primary groups?

• Formal

• Legal

• Informal

• Corporate

What type of social control is associated with authority figures?

• Informal

• Corporate

• Legal

• Formal

What is an example of an informal positive sanction?

• Detention

• Praise

• Jail

• Cut from team

Which of the following is a formal negative sanction?

• Made fun of

• Eye rolling

• Promotion

• Jail

Which of the following is considered an informal negative sanction?

• National Honors

• Excluded by peers

• MVP

• Promotion

What is an example of a formal positive sanction?

• Smile

• Sticker

• Promotion

• Made fun of