Sociology Deviance Quiz

Sociology SOCI 1101 Deviance Quiz 1. Which theorist studied the power elite, and the influence they had over society? - Wright Mills 2. The term deviance can be defined as: - A violation of established contextual, cultural, or social norms, whether folkways, mores, or codified law 3. Deviance is always considered a crime. - False 4. Strain theory: - Addresses the relationship between having socially acceptable goals and having socially acceptable means to reach those goals. 5. Please match the sociologist to his theory: - Edwin Sutherland, Differential Association - Travis Hirschi, Control Theory - Robert Merton, Strain Theory - Clifford Shaw and Henry McKay, Cultural Deviance Theory 6. The term secondary deviance can be defined as: - When a person's self-concept and behavior begin to change after his or her action are labeled as deviant by members of society 7. As a 2008, how many adults in the United States are in jail or prison? - 1 in 100 8. Ally's father was sent to prison when she was 12 for the trafÏcking of narcotics; her brother was arrested when she was 13 for possession of methamphetamines. By the age of 18, Ally has been arrested three times for possession of marijuana. Which theory best describes Ally's experience? - Differential Association Theory 9. What is the difference between a violent crime and a hate crime? - A hate crime is based on a person’s race, religion, or other characteristics. 10. Bernie Madoff, recently sentenced to 150 years in prison for creating a Ponzi scheme which caused clients to lose millions of dollars, engaged in which form of crime? - Corporate Crime 11. Which of the following is not true about deviance? - Deviance can only affect society in negative ways. 12. According to this theory, the upper-class define what is a crime and what is not a crime. The upper-class are able to stay out of prison because they have money and social influence. - Conflict Theory 13. Deviance is a key component of a society. Deviance can make people change their views, and also reafÏrms the norms and rules of society. This is the view of which theory? - Functionalism 14. Which of the following is an example of an informal social sanction? - Gossip 15. Persistent deviance occurs when a person's self-concept and behavior begin to change after his or her actions are labeled as deviant by members of society. The person may begin to take on and fulfill the role of a "deviant" as an act of rebellion against the society that has labeled that individual as such. - Secondary Deviance 16. Individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance. This sociological theory is concerned with how crime is learned in small social groups. - Differential Association 17. Provides temporary confinement, usually while an individual awaits trial or for those whose sentences are less than a year. - Jail 18. This theory involves the use of concepts: primary and secondary deviance. - Labeling Theory 19. Which sociological perspective asserts that the richest, most powerful members of society decide who is and who is not considered deviant? - Conflict Theory 20. Ally's father was sent to prison when she was 12 for the trafÏcking of narcotics; her brother was arrested when she was 13 for possession of methamphetamines. By the age of 18, Ally has been arrested three times for possession of marijuana. Which theory best describes Ally's experience? - Differential Association Theory