Functionalist Perspective on Crime & Deviance Quiz

According to Durkheim, what is one of the essential functions of crime in society?

• To create fear among citizens

• To remind everyone of the boundaries between acceptable and unacceptable behavior

• To eliminate deviant behavior completely

• To increase the wealth of society

What does Durkheim suggest happens when there is too much or too little crime?

• It becomes beneficial to society

• It leads to economic growth

• It becomes harmful to society

• It has no effect on society

Which of the following is a criticism of Durkheim's explanation of the functions of crime?

• It strengthens shared values and beliefs

• It focuses too much on the role of the media

• It overlooks the unequal distribution of power in society

• It is more applicable to large-scale modern societies

What is Merton's theory of anomie primarily concerned with?

• The structure and culture of society

• The biological causes of crime

• The role of technology in crime

• The psychological impact of crime

According to Merton, what leads to crime in society?

• The condition of anomie or normlessness

• The presence of too many laws

• The lack of media coverage

• The abundance of educational opportunities

Which response to success goals involves using conventional, legitimate means to achieve success?

• Ritualism

• Innovation

• Conformity

• Rebellion

What does the term 'innovation' refer to in Merton's theory?

• Rejecting success goals and replacing them with different goals

• Giving up on achieving success

• Turning to deviant means, usually crime, to achieve success

• Achieving success through hard work

Which of the following is NOT a response to success goals according to Merton?

• Conformity

• Innovation

• Rebellion

• Isolation

What is the main criticism of Merton's theory according to Albert Cohen?

• It does not consider the role of media

• It ignores the unequal distribution of power

• It overemphasizes the role of education

• It fails to explain juvenile delinquency

According to some Marxists, what does Merton's theory fail to address?

• The unequal distribution of power

• The influence of media on public perception

• The role of education in society

• The impact of technology on crime