Sociology Deviance & Crime

What theory would say that deviance is most likely when there is a gap between culturally appropriate goals and the legitimate inability to reach those goals? 

• Control Theory
• Strain Theory
• Differential Association Theory
• Labeling Theory

Which of the 4 deviant responses outlined in strain theory would describe someone who acts like they want to succeed, but doesn't actually make an effort?

• Rebellion
• Retreatism
• Ritualism
• Innovation

Which of the 4 deviant responses outlined in strain theory would describe someone who finds new ways to achieve new goals? 

• Rebellion
• Retreatism
• Ritualism
• Innovation

What theory would say that two people can do the same thing, but one may be considered deviant, and the other will not? 

• Control Theory
• Strain Theory
• Differential Association Theory
• Labeling Theory

Occurs when norms are either confusing or absent 

• Anomie
• Deviance
• Stigma
• Victim Discounting

Behaviors that violate group or societal norms 

• Anomie
• Deviance
• Stigma
• Victim Discounting

Undesirable trait used to characterize the individual 

• Social Sanctions
• Deviance
• Stigma
• Victim Discounting

Singular, individual acts that violate norms. 

• Primary Deviance
• Secondary Deviance
• White-Collar Crime
• Social Sanctions

Breaking social norms as a lifestyle or identity. 

• Primary Deviance
• Secondary Deviance
• White-Collar Crime
• Social Sanctions

What term refers to economic crimes like bribery, fraud, and embezzlement?  

• White-Collar Crime
• Monetary Crime
• Upper Class Crime
• Business Crime