Quiz on Deviance in Society and Culture

What is the definition of deviance?

• A behavior that is universally accepted

• A behavior that is always negative

• A behavior that conforms to social norms

• A violation of social norms

What is one positive effect of deviance?

• It weakens faith in social norms

• It teaches acceptable social behavior

• It harms group stability

• It induces distrust

What can be a negative effect of deviance?

• It teaches people about social behavior

• It is a source of social change

• It strengthens group norms

• It harms group stability

How do reactions to deviance vary?

• They are uniform across cultures

• They are always severe

• They vary by intensity

• They are always mild

What does the severity of sanctions indicate?

• The seriousness of the norm violation

• The historical context of the norm

• The cultural background of the violator

• The importance of the violator

What does it mean that deviance is relative?

• It is always negative

• It is universally accepted

• It depends on cultural norms

• It is the same in every culture

What factors influence whether an act is seen as deviant?

• Only the act itself

• The age of the individual

• Culture, situation, place, time, and the doer

• The economic status of the individual

What is a common misconception about deviance?

• Deviance can lead to social change

• Deviance is always harmful

• All deviant behaviors are immoral

• Deviance is a violation of social norms

What is the role of norms in understanding deviance?

• They help define acceptable behavior

• They are only historical

• They are irrelevant

• They are always static

What is an example of a severe norm violation?

• Mild disapproval

• Robbery

• A minor etiquette breach

• A social gathering