Deviance and Social Control Vocabulary

How is Deviance defined in sociology?

• Actions that violate social norms

• A form of artistic expression.

• A statistical measure of central tendency.

• A genre of music.

What does the term 'Violation' refer to?

• The act of breaking a rule or law.

• A type of celebration.

• A form of agreement.

• A method of construction.

In a school setting, who would be considered a deviant?

• A student who breaks significant school rules or norms.

• A student who always follows the rules.

• A student who is always late.

• A student who is a leader in their school community.

Social Control is defined as (a)  

• Ways to encourage conformity
• Methods to promote individualism.
• increased social isolation
• enhanced personal freedom

What are Social Sanctions?

• Rewards or punishments that encourage conformity to social norms.

• Legal penalties imposed by the government.

• Financial incentives for businesses to follow regulations.

• Cultural traditions passed down through generations.

Negative Deviance is defined as behavior that (a)   to accepted norms.

• under conforms
• over conforms
• aligns perfectly
• is unrelated

Match the following social conditions with their definitions.

• Legalism

• A condition where laws are strictly enforced and followed.

• Utopia

• A situation where cultural values are universally accepted.

• Cultural Consensus

• A social condition in which norms are weak, conflicting, or absent.

• Anomie

• A state of complete harmony and order in society.

What is the definition of Strain Theory?

• The theory that deviance is more likely to occur when a gap exists between cultural goals and the ability to achieve them.

• The theory that social structures may pressure citizens to commit crimes.

• The theory that individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them.

• The theory that deviance is a result of biological factors.

Positive Deviance is defined as behavior that (a)   to social expectations.

• over conforms
• under conforms
• aligns perfectly
• ignores

What is the definition of Control Theory?

• The theory that compliance with social norms requires strong bonds between individuals and society.

• A mathematical approach to understanding the behavior of dynamic systems.

• A philosophical concept about the nature of free will and determinism.

• A psychological theory about the stages of human development.