Deviance and Subcultures

What is Deviance?

• Behavior that conforms to societal norms

• Behavior that violates societal norms

• Behavior thats universally accepted

• Behavior without consequence

Which theory explains deviance as a learned behavior through interactions with others?

According to Mertons strain theory, which mode of adaption involves rejecting both societal goals and the means of achieving them?

Which of the following is an example of deviant behavior?

• Attending a family dinner

• Skipping school without a valid reason

• Volunteering at a local charity

• Following traffic rules

What is the primary consequence of deviance in society?

• Unconditional support

• Universal acceptance

• Social sanctions or penalties

• Increased social harmony

What is one reason an individual would join deviant subcultures?

• To achieve societal goals

• To gain a sense of identity and belonging

• To reject all forms of social interaction

• To fit in

How does society typically respond to deviant behavior?

• By encouraging more deviance

• By imposing sanctions or penalties

• By ignoring the behavior

• By rewarding the behavior

What is a potential positive outcome of deviance in society?

• It reinforces social norms

• It eliminates all social norms

• It leads to complete chaos

• It causes universal acceptance

Which sociologist is most closely associated with the study of subcultures

What is a subculture?

• A smaller group within society that shares its own norms and values

• a group that rejects mainstream culture entirely

• a group isolated from the larger society

• a group that enforces conformity to societal rules