Deviance and Social Control Quiz

What does deviance mean in sociology?

• Being non-normative

• Being harmful

• Being popular

• Being traditional

What are negative sanctions in the context of deviance?

• Positive social reactions to deviance

• Formal sanctioning of deviance

• Negative social reactions to deviance

• Informal norms

What is an example of informal norms or folkways?

• Being made fun of for conforming to a norm

• Being congratulated for conforming to a norm

• Receiving strange looks for violating a norm

• Getting arrested for violating a norm

What is the main idea behind the sociological perspective on deviance?

• Deviance is a result of failed socialization

• Deviance is inherent in certain individuals

• Deviance varies according to cultural norms

• Deviance is a matter of impulse control

According to the text, why do people become deviant?

• Due to individual personality traits

• Due to societal response and labeling

• Due to psychological factors

• Due to biological factors

What is the role of social power in defining social norms?

• It has no role in defining social norms

• It is the only factor in defining social norms

• It is a means for the powerful elite to protect their own interests

• It is a result of failed socialization

What is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy in the context of deviance?

• People expect deviant behavior from all individuals

• People expect deviant behavior from certain groups

• People expect deviant behavior from certain individuals

• People expect physically strong boys to be bullies

What is the main limitation of biological and psychological explanations of deviance?

• They only understand deviance as a matter of abnormality

• They are based on individual personality traits

• They leave out peer influence and opportunities for deviance

• They are based on societal response and labeling

What is the difference between formal and informal sanctioning of deviance?

• Formal sanctioning involves positive reactions, while informal sanctioning involves negative reactions

• Formal sanctioning involves negative reactions, while informal sanctioning involves positive reactions

• Formal sanctioning involves social reactions, while informal sanctioning involves legal consequences

• Formal sanctioning involves legal consequences, while informal sanctioning involves social reactions

What is the significance of cultural norms in understanding deviance?

• Cultural norms are based on biological and psychological factors

• Cultural norms vary from culture to culture, and over time and place

• Cultural norms are irrelevant in understanding deviance

• Cultural norms are fixed and unchanging