Deviance Control Sanctions

What is the term used to describe behavior that significantly deviates from societal norms in a positive way?

• Negative deviance

• Positive deviance

• Internal control

• External control

Which of the following is an example of negative deviance?

• Volunteering at a homeless shelter

• Cheating on a test

• Winning a Nobel Prize

• Donating to charity

What is the primary focus of internal control in the context of deviance?

• Laws and regulations

• Personal morals and values

• Police enforcement

• Community standards

Which of the following is an example of external control?

• Self-discipline

• Peer pressure

• Personal ethics

• Internal motivation

What are formal sanctions?

• Unofficial rewards or punishments

• Officially recognized and enforced penalties

• Personal feelings of guilt

• Community gossip

Which of the following is a negative sanction?

• Receiving a medal

• Being fined for speeding

• Getting a promotion

• Winning a scholarship

What is the main difference between positive and negative deviance?

• Positive deviance is illegal, negative deviance is not

• Positive deviance is socially acceptable, negative deviance is not

• Positive deviance benefits society, negative deviance harms it

• Positive deviance is more common than negative deviance

Which of the following best describes the concept of deviance?

• Conforming to societal norms

• Violating societal norms

• Following laws strictly

• Adhering to personal beliefs

What role do formal sanctions play in controlling deviance?

• They encourage deviant behavior

• They provide unofficial rewards

• They deter deviant behavior through official penalties

• They have no impact on deviance

Which of the following is an example of positive deviance?

• Littering in a public park

• Breaking a world record

• Vandalizing property

• Skipping school