Of the five modes of adaptation, ____ is not a deviant response.a.rebellionc.conformityb.ritualismd.innovation
Primary deviance is nonconformity that is detected by those in authority.
The interactionist perspective looks at how the interaction between individuals influence deviance.
The situation that arises when the norms of society are unclear or are no longer applicable is referred to asa.conformity.c.strain theory.b.anomie.d.conflict.
Strain theory views deviance as the natural outgrowth of the values, norms, and structure of society.
____ explains deviance as a learned behavior.a.Control theoryc.Labeling theoryb.Cultural transmission theoryd.none of the above
Cultural transmission theory views all individuals as conformists.
People who use innovation do not accept the cultural goals of their society but do accept the approved means for achieving these goals.
The interactionist perspective focuses ona.control theory.c.labeling theory.b.cultural transmission theory.d.all of the above
Conflict theorist believe thata.competition leads to deviance.c.both a and bb.social inequality leads to deviance.d.neither a nor b
To be labeled deviant, one musta.be detected committing a deviant act.c.both a and bb.be stigmatized by society.d.neither a nor b
Behavior that violates significant social norms is calleda.rude.c.deviant.b.a stigma.d.none of the above
The frequency and closeness of associations a person has with deviant and nondeviant individuals is calleda.a stigma.c.both a and bb.differential association.d.neither a nor b
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition
Socialization does not determine a person’s level of self-control.
Differential association refers to the frequency and closeness of associations a person has with deviant and nondeviant individuals.
The suspension of moral beliefs to commit deviant acts is aa.deviance.c.secondary deviance.b.stigma.d.technique of neutralization.
The conflict perspective explains deviance in terms of power and inequality.
Conformity is the acceptance of culturally approved goals and the means for achieving these goals.
The stronger the commitment to a community, the less likely people are to engage in deviant behavior.
It is suggested that deviance has the following uses in social life:a.helps to clarify normsb.unifies a groupc.diffuses tension and promotes social changed.all of the above
The process of labeling an individual as deviant is called:a.labeling theoryc.a degradation ceremonyb.primary devianced.secondary deviance
Providing law enforcement jobs is a positive function of deviance.
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