Deviance and Social Control

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Labeling Theory states that

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the definition of deviance often depends on the person who is engaging in the behavior.

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Which of the following is NOT part of the criminal justice system?
Options: police, court system, correctional institutions

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people who are caught violating the law

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The major reason for incarceration is

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people cannot commit crimes if they are in jail.

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John has been denied a promotion several times at his job. Although he feels he has been treated unfairly and no longer wants the promotion, he goes through the motions of working hard. Which of the following best describes his behavior?

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ritualism

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Social control refers to

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the methods a society uses to promote order and stability.

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Assume that police in one lower-class neighborhood do not pursue burglary investigations as vigorously as the police in a nearby affluent suburb. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this fact? victim discounting, recidivism, primary deviance, white-collar crime

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victim discounting

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A person is in jail for burglary. Two weeks after he is released, he begins burglarizing homes again and is soon back in prison. This is an example of

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recidivism.

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It is so important to Ron to appear successful to others that he begins stealing goods from the warehouse where he works and reselling them to obtain money. This is an example of

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innovation.

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Which theory suggests that associating with a group of shoplifters increases the likelihood of becoming a shoplifter?

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differential association theory

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A plumber has stolen thousands of dollars from individuals by installing substandard plumbing fixtures. The judge says that the plumber must pay for new fixtures for these people's homes. This is an example of

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retribution