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AC 2.3 Sociological theories for criminality

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a function of crime according to Emile Durkeim?

a)

Boundary maintenance

b)

Social change

c)

Warning light

d)

Protest activation

2.

According to Merton's Strain theory, which of the following responses to blocked opportunities would NOT lead to criminality?

a)

Innovation

b)

Rebellian

c)

Retreatism

d)

Conformity

3.

For an exam question on 'Interactionism', what would you include?

a)

Marxism

b)

Labelling theory

c)

Right realism

d)

Left realism

4.

According to Labelling theory and the work of Edwin Lemart, what term describes the controlling identity of someone after labelling has occurred?

a)

Primary deviance

b)

Secondary deviance

c)

Master status

d)

Self-fulfilling prophecy

5.

According to Cohen, the Mods and rockers case is an example of...

a)

Negative labelling

b)

Moral panic

c)

Deviancy amplification

d)

All of the above

6.

According to Marxism, who is exploited in capitalist society?

a)

Bourgeoisie

b)

Proletariat

c)

Ruling class

d)

Middle class

7.

Marxism would claim that crime is a result of...

a)

Upbringing

b)

Inequality

c)

Genetics

d)

Personality

8.

The right realist viewpoint would claim that crime is a largely a result of...

a)

Marginalisation

b)

Relative deprivation

c)

Inadequate socialisation

d)

All of the above

9.

The left realist viewpoint would claim that crime is a largely a result of...

a)

Marginalisation

b)

Inadequate socialisation

c)

Rational choice

d)

All of the above

10.

Left realism would claim that the best way to tackle crime would be...

a)

Zero tolerance policing

b)

Hardening

c)

Community based policing

d)

All of the above