Deviance Quiz

What term is used to describe a situation that arises when the norms of society are unclear or no longer applicable?

• Anomie

• Stigma

• Conformity

• Rebellion

Which concept refers to the non-conformity that goes unnoticed by those in authority?

• Primary Deviation

• Stigma

• Secondary Deviation

• Control Theory

What does the 'Strain Theory' explain in sociology?

• Natural growth of values, norms, and structures.

• Acceptance of cultural goals without the approved means

• Rejection of both cultural goals and means

• Natural occurrence in society

What is meant by 'Innovation' in the context of sociological theories?

• Accepting cultural goals but rejecting societal means

• Being labeled as deviant and accepting the label

• Replacing with a new set of goals and means

• Rejecting both the goals and means of society

Which term describes the act of abandoning cultural goals but continuing to behave as if still striving towards them?

• Ritualism

• Rebellion

• Innovation

• Conformity

What does 'Retreatism' mean in sociological terms?

• Rejecting both cultural goals and acceptable means

• Finding it impossible to achieve goals through acceptable means

• Continuing with expected behavior rules

• Substituting new goals

What characterizes 'Rebellion' in sociological theories?

• Replace a new set of goals and means for the approved set

• Accept the cultural goals and means

• Reject social norms and values

• Follow the expected rules of behavior

Which theory suggests that deviance is a natural outcome of the values, norms, and structures of society?

• Conflict Theory

• Control Theory

• Strain Theory

• Differential Association

What does the 'Control Theory' propose regarding social behavior?

• It is the result of competition and social inequality

• Individuals reject both cultural goals and acceptable means

• People have a natural inclination to follow social rules

• more about the reasons why people conform.

What is 'Conformity' in the context of sociological theories?

• Accepting culturally approved goals and means

• Rejecting social norms and values

• Being labeled as deviant

• Rejecting both goals and means