WorksheetsSociology- Chapter 7 Quiz- Deviance & Crime
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the definition of deviance according to sociologist William Graham Sumner?
A violation of personal beliefs and opinions
A violation of established contextual, cultural, or social norms
A violation of individual preferences
A violation of legal contracts only
What is one positive contribution of deviance from a structural functionalist perspective?
It promotes criminal behavior
It fosters social change
It creates chaos in society
It eliminates cultural norms
What does the text suggest about the perception of deviance?
Deviance is always viewed negatively.
Deviance is often a violation of norms but not always viewed negatively.
Deviance is only related to illegal acts.
Deviance is universally accepted across all cultures.
What societal factors can influence the perception of deviance?
The time of day an act occurs.
The race, ethnicity, or related prejudices of the individuals involved.
The weather conditions during the act.
The geographical location of the act.
What is the primary purpose of social control in society?
To promote individual freedom
To regulate and enforce norms
To eliminate all forms of deviance
To encourage competition among members
What did Émile Durkheim mean by the term 'collective conscience'?
The shared beliefs, morals, and attitudes of a society.
The legal system that punishes deviant behavior.
The economic system that governs society.
The individual goals and aspirations of people.
According to Robert Merton's strain theory, what is the primary factor in determining whether a person conforms or deviates?
Their level of education.
Their access to socially acceptable goals.
Their family background.
Their ability to rebel against societal norms.
Which of the following is an example of 'innovation' as defined by Robert Merton's strain theory?
A person who follows socially acceptable means to achieve their goals.
A person who uses criminal or deviant means to achieve their goals.
A person who rejects society's goals and means entirely.
A person who replaces society's goals with their own.
What is the main idea of social disorganization theory?
Crime occurs due to biological factors.
Crime is most likely to occur in communities with weak social ties and lack of social control.
Crime is a result of rebellion against societal norms.
Crime is caused by the pursuit of socially acceptable goals.
What was the primary difference in punishment for crack versus cocaine possession in the 1980s?
Crack possession was punished less severely than cocaine possession.
Crack possession carried a ten-year prison sentence for 50 grams, while cocaine possession did not.
Cocaine possession was punished more severely than crack possession.
Both crack and cocaine possession carried equal penalties.
What is primary deviance according to Edwin Lemert?
A violation of norms that results in a master status.
A violation of norms that does not result in any long-term effects on self-image or interactions.
A rebellion against societal norms.
A label that describes the chief characteristic of an individual.
What is secondary deviance?
A minor violation of norms that does not affect self-image.
A change in self-concept and behavior after being labeled as deviant by society.
A temporary act of rebellion against societal norms.
A form of deviance that is not recognized by society.
Which technique involves rejecting a label by blaming others or external circumstances for one's actions?
Denial of Responsibility
Denial of Injury
Denial of the Victim
Appeal to a Higher Authority
According to Labeling Theory, deviance arises from:
Learning and modeling deviant behavior seen in other people close to the individual
Feelings of disconnection from society
The reactions of others, particularly those in power who are able to determine labels
The ability of those in power to define deviance in ways that maintain the status quo
What is a victimless crime?
A crime where the perpetrator does not harm another person directly.
A crime committed by corporations against employees.
A crime involving the use of force or threat of force.
A crime motivated by bias against a specific group.
