Theories of Deviance Quiz

Which of the following theories of deviance is associated with Emile Durkheim?

• Social Control Theory

• Interactionist Theory

• Functionalist Perspective

• Positive Deviance

Druann Heckert is known for which theory of deviance?

• Functionalist Perspective

• Social Control Theory

• Interactionist Theory

• Positive Deviance

How is deviance defined according to Clinard and Meiner (2011)?

• A) A collection of conditions, persons, or acts that society values and finds acceptable.

• B) A collection of conditions, persons, or acts that society disvalues, finds offensive or condemns.

• C) A collection of conditions, persons, or acts that society ignores and finds irrelevant.

• D) A collection of conditions, persons, or acts that society promotes and encourages.

Which of the following is an example of a formal act of deviance?

• A) Picking your nose

• B) Noisy driving

• C) Theft

• D) Offensive language

Which of the following is an example of an informal act of deviance?

• A) Robbery

• B) Speeding

• C) Offensive language

• D) Theft

What is the definition of "Deviance"?

• A person or action which deviates from a society’s understood and accepted standards of behaviour.

• The accepted and expected ways of behaving and responding in certain contexts.

• Common ideas and beliefs held by a group, which underpin what is important and inform the ways we should behave.

• People who do not comply with the general norms set out by society.

What are "Social Norms"?

• A person or action which deviates from a society’s understood and accepted standards of behaviour.

• The accepted and expected ways of behaving and responding in certain contexts.

• Common ideas and beliefs held by a group, which underpin what is important and inform the ways we should behave.

• People who do not comply with the general norms set out by society.

What are "Core Values"?

• A person or action which deviates from a society’s understood and accepted standards of behaviour.

• The accepted and expected ways of behaving and responding in certain contexts.

• Common ideas and beliefs held by a group, which underpin what is important and inform the ways we should behave.

• People who do not comply with the general norms set out by society.

Who are "Non-conformists"?

• A person or action which deviates from a society’s understood and accepted standards of behaviour.

• The accepted and expected ways of behaving and responding in certain contexts.

• Common ideas and beliefs held by a group, which underpin what is important and inform the ways we should behave.

• People who do not comply with the general norms set out by society.

What is the definition of deviancy according to the sociological concept?

• When an individual conforms to the norms of society.

• When an individual does not conform to the norms of the society in which they reside.

• When an individual follows all societal rules.

• When an individual is praised by society.