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Understanding Social Deviance: A Sociological Perspective

Authored by Zola Aponte

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Understanding Social Deviance: A Sociological Perspective
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'deviance' signify in sociology?

Criminal activities only

Non-normative or different behavior

A negative and undesirable trait

Socially acceptable behaviors

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is considered a form of informal social control?

Police arrest

Strange looks for unusual hair colors

Prison sentences

Court trials

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do positive sanctions play in society?

They promote conformity

They have no significant impact

They encourage deviant behavior

They discourage conformity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example illustrates a formal sanction?

A disapproving look for a fashion choice

A compliment on well-done work

A fine for jaywalking

A friend mocking your taste in music

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major flaw in early biological theories of deviance?

They emphasized social factors too much

They ignored genetic influences

They linked physical traits to criminality

They focused solely on environmental factors

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which concept explains the encouragement of aggressive behavior in physically strong boys?

Containment theory

Self-fulfilling prophecy

Biological determinism

Psychological profiling

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to sociologists, what can influence whether an action is considered deviant?

The action itself only

The number of people involved in the action

The time of day the action occurs

The cultural context and norms

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