Deviance and Social Control Quiz

What is the definition of deviance?

• A set of cultural norms

• Anything differing from what society generally accepts as normal

• A form of positive social behavior

• A strict adherence to societal laws

Which of the following is an example of negative deviance?

• Driving 40 mph in a school zone

• Weightlifting or strict dieting

• Volunteering at a homeless shelter

• Helping someone cross the street

What is social control primarily aimed at achieving?

• Enhancing deviant behavior

• Encouraging conformity and limiting deviance

• Promoting individualism

• Establishing social inequalities

Internal control is developed through:

• Formal sanctions

• Socialization

• Legal enforcement

• Peer pressure

Which of the following is a formal sanction?

• A smile

• A detention

• A dirty look

• A nod of approval

Which theory suggests that deviance arises when social connections are weak?

• Strain Theory

• Control Theory

• Labeling Theory

• Conflict Theory

Positive sanctions include:

• Rewards such as scholarships

• Punishments like fines

• Both a and b

• Neither a nor b

Deviance is defined by:

• Those in power

• Social norms

• Formal sanctions

• Peer pressure

According to Durkheim, what weakens during periods of rapid social change?

• Internal control

• Social institutions and norms

• Positive sanctions

• Informal sanctions

What is a common effect of labeling someone as deviant?

• Improved social status

• A self-fulfilling prophecy

• Increased adherence to norms

• None of the above