LONG QUIZ NO.2

Deviance refers to:

• Obeying the rules of society

• Any behavior that goes against the norms of society

• Following group norms

• Only criminal behavior

Which of the following is considered a form of deviant behavior?

• Driving within the speed limit

• Following social norms

• Stealing

• Participating in a community event

What is conformity?

• A form of deviant behavior

• Rejecting societal norms

• The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms

• Breaking laws or rules

When a child learns their native language, traditions, and social behaviors from their parents and community, what process is taking place?

What term refers to the social position a person holds within a society, often linked to roles and responsibilities?

Which agent of socialization is typically the first and most influential in shaping a child's early development, values, and behavior?

Which of the following is the primary agent of socialization for young children?

• School

• Peer group

• Media

• Family

What is the term for a social position that is assigned at birth and is generally unchangeable?

• Achieved status

• Ascribed status

• Master status

• Role

Which of the following is an example of an achieved status?

• Gender

• Race

• College graduate

• Age

An American sociologist argued that society may be set up in a way that encourages too much deviance.