Deviance Quiz

What is Deviance?

• Conformity to social norms

• Violation of established contextual, cultural, or social norms

• A type of personality trait

• A legal term for theft

Who defines Deviance?

• Psychologists

• Society

• Biologists

• Only legal authorities

What does the term "Deviance" refer to?

• Behavior that conforms 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 an example of criminal behavior as a form of deviance?

• Cooperation

• Theft

• Honesty

• Politeness

What is an example of antisocial behavior as a form of deviance?

• Volunteering

• Cheating

• Sharing

• Listening

What does the term "deviance" refer to in a sociological context?

• Conformity to legal standards

• Behavior that conforms to societal or group norms

• Behavior that departs from societal or group norms

• The study of criminal behavior

Why is deviance considered subjective?

• Because it is always illegal

• Because it is defined by individual feelings

• Because it varies from group to group and society to society

• Because it is a fixed concept across all cultures

What is an example of positive deviance?

According to the image, deviance is relative to which of the following factors?

• Time, place, and social position

• Age, gender, and ethnicity

• Income, education, and occupation

• Political affiliation, religion, and nationality

What is a deviant in the context of social norms?

• A person who conforms to all social norms.

• A person who has acted in violation of one or more society's most highly valued norms.

• A person who enforces social norms.

• A person who is unaware of social norms.