Deviance

Question 1

Differential association refers to the frequency and closeness of associations a person has with deviant and nondeviant individuals.

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T

Question 2

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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criminologist

Question 3

Primary deviance is nonconformity that is detected by those in authority.

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F

Question 4

The suspension of moral beliefs to commit deviant acts is aa.deviance.c.secondary deviance.b.stigma.d.technique of neutralization.

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D

Question 5

Socialization does not determine a person’s level of self-control.

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F

Question 6

____ explains deviance as a learned behavior.a.Control theoryc.Labeling theoryb.Cultural transmission theoryd.none of the above

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B

Question 7

Behavior that violates significant social norms is calleda.rude.c.deviant.b.a stigma.d.none of the above

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C

Question 8

Strain theory views deviance as the natural outgrowth of the values, norms, and structure of society.

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T

Question 9

The stronger the commitment to a community, the less likely people are to engage in deviant behavior.

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T

Question 10

People who use innovation do not accept the cultural goals of their society but do accept the approved means for achieving these goals.

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F

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