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Deviant Behaviors

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_______ is a behavior that does not follow the social norms.

a)

Deviance

b)

Normalcy

c)

Social Control

d)

Conformity

2.

_______ are the set of behaviors found to be acceptable by society.

a)

Deviants

b)

Social Norms

c)

Sanctions

3.

A person who breaks social norms often is known as a:

a)

Conformist

b)

Deviant

c)

Rule Follower

d)

Challenger

4.

Which of the following best describes deviance?

a)

crime

b)

behaviors that are viewed as a violation of societal norms

c)

behaviors that result in a severe punishment or crime

d)

None of the above

5.

When someone commits crime to enrich themselves because they don't have access to the socially acceptable means of accumulating wealth, which theory is in play?

a)

social disorganization theory

b)

social control theory

c)

strain theory

d)

conflict theory

6.

All deviance is a crime

a)

true

b)

false

7.

True or False - A variety of theories that explain deviant behavior include psychological, biological, and sociological explanations.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

True or False - genetics, personality, upbringing, environment, and societal influences contribute to deviant behavior.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

True or False - Research suggests that deviant behaviors are not are learned by watching others who engage in the behaviors.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

True or False - Biological explanations suggest that genetics plays a significant role in deviant behavior.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

True or False - Merton's strain theory suggests that there is a conflict between society's goals and the means to attain the goals which leads to deviant behavior.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

True or False - Deviant behaviors do not have a variety of causes.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

True or False - The sociological concept of deviant behaviors violate social rules and norms.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

How would you classify the following deviant behavior, showing up late for work?

a)

informal deviance

b)

formal. deviance

15.

How would you classify the following deviant behavior, murder?

a)

informal deviance

b)

formal deviance

16.

How would you classify the following deviant behavior, lying to others?

a)

informal deviance

b)

formal deviance

17.

Staring in public is an example of which type of deviant behavior?

a)

informal deviance

b)

formal deviance

18.

Addiction, substance abuse, and driving while under the influence is an example of which type of deviant behavior?

a)

informal deviance

b)

formal deviance

19.

Fraud is an example of which type of deviant behavior?

a)

informal deviance

b)

formal deviance

20.

Theft and robbery, is examples of which type of deviant behavior?

a)

formal deviance

b)

informal deviance