Deviance & Sociology

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Which of the following best describes deviance? Options: crime, behaviors that are viewed as a violation of societal norms, behaviors that result in a severe punishment or crime, None of the above

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behaviors that are viewed as a violation of societal norms

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True or False: What is considered deviant in one culture may be accepted in another.

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True

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Which sociological perspective asserts that the richest, most powerful members of society decide who is and who is not considered deviant?

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Conflict Theory

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Which sociological perspective would assert how deviance is an important part of keeping a society running smoothly?

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Functionalism

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Which sociological perspective is interested in concepts like victim discounting and white-collar crime?

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Conflict Theory

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Both labeling theory and differential association theory are rooted in which sociological perspective?

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Symbolic Interactionism

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Which of the 4 deviant responses outlined in strain theory would describe someone who finds illegal ways to achieve culturally appropriate goals?

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Innovation

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Which of the 4 deviant responses outlined in strain theory would describe someone who drops out of the race for success? Options: Rebellion, Retreatism, Ritualism, Innovation

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Retreatism

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Which of the 4 deviant responses outlined in strain theory describes someone who acts like they want to succeed, but doesn't actually make an effort? Options: Rebellion, Retreatism, Ritualism, Innovation

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Ritualism

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Which theory states that you learn deviant behavior from your significant others, the same way you learn other social norms?

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Differential Association Theory