Question 1

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of functionalists' perspective on deviance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalists argue that anomie decreases the likelihood of deviance. 
B)  Functionalists view deviance as purely functional. 
C)  Functionalists consider deviance as a normal part of society. 
D)  Functionalists draw a strong association between capitalism and deviance. 
E)  Functionalists consider deviance as a socially constructed behavior. 
A)  Functionalists argue that anomie decreases the likelihood of deviance. 
B)  Functionalists view deviance as purely functional. 
C)  Functionalists consider deviance as a normal part of society. 
D)  Functionalists draw a strong association between capitalism and deviance. 
E)  Functionalists consider deviance as a socially constructed behavior.

Question 2

Deviance is universal because it exists in every society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a property crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aggravated assault 
B)  Burglary 
C)  Trafficking 
D)  Kidnapping 
E)  Rape 
A)  Aggravated assault 
B)  Burglary 
C)  Trafficking 
D)  Kidnapping 
E)  Rape

Question 4

Bryan's mother taught him to be kind and honest. Even when faced with the opportunity to be dishonest for personal gain, Bryan chooses to follow his mother's words and be honest. In this case, Bryan's behavior illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  informal social control. 
B)  formal social control. 
C)  positive sanction. 
D)  negative sanction. 
E)  primary deviance. 
A)  informal social control. 
B)  formal social control. 
C)  positive sanction. 
D)  negative sanction. 
E)  primary deviance.

Question 5

Which of the following is a similarity between the FBI's Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and the U.S. Department of Justice's National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both interview people about being crime victims. 
B)  Both include offenses such as corporate crime, kidnapping, and Internet crimes. 
C)  Both include data of reported and unreported crime. 
D)  Both are not affected by police discretion in deciding whether to arrest an offender. 
E)  Both provide only estimates of U.S. crime and not the actual figures. 
A)  Both interview people about being crime victims. 
B)  Both include offenses such as corporate crime, kidnapping, and Internet crimes. 
C)  Both include data of reported and unreported crime. 
D)  Both are not affected by police discretion in deciding whether to arrest an offender. 
E)  Both provide only estimates of U.S. crime and not the actual figures.

Question 6

Deviant behavior is behavior that people so label. From a symbolic interaction perspective, justify this statement.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. From a symbolic inter

Question 7

Which of the following is true of stigmatized individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have an aversion toward music, sports, and other lifestyle activities. 
B)  They are kept in mental asylums for the safety of others. 
C)  They are kept in separate prisons designed especially for them. 
D)  They hide information about some aspect of their deviance. 
E)  They are respected in the society as they are changed individuals. 
A)  They have an aversion toward music, sports, and other lifestyle activities. 
B)  They are kept in mental asylums for the safety of others. 
C)  They are kept in separate prisons designed especially for them. 
D)  They hide information about some aspect of their deviance. 
E)  They are respected in the society as they are changed individuals.

Question 8

Hate crimes are also known as public order crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is true of street crimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offenders of street crimes are easily caught. 
B)  Street crimes are random. 
C)  Street crimes are committed by ordinary people. 
D)  Street crimes do not involve violence. 
E)  Most offenders of street crimes are above the age of 55. 
A)  Offenders of street crimes are easily caught. 
B)  Street crimes are random. 
C)  Street crimes are committed by ordinary people. 
D)  Street crimes do not involve violence. 
E)  Most offenders of street crimes are above the age of 55.

Question 10

The term anomie was introduced to describe the condition in which people are completely sure of how to behave in front of other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Public attitudes and behavior affect definitions of deviance. Justify this statement with examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Public attitudes and

Question 12

A college dean threatens a student with suspension. Which of the following does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive sanction 
B)  Primary deviance 
C)  Secondary deviance 
D)  Formal social control 
E)  Informal social control 
A)  Positive sanction 
B)  Primary deviance 
C)  Secondary deviance 
D)  Formal social control 
E)  Informal social control

Question 13

_____ causes inequality and such inequality diminishes women's control over their lives and increases their invisibility as victims.

Accepted Answer

A)  Feminism 
B)  Patriarchy 
C)  Matriarchy 
D)  Egalitarianism 
E)  Democracy 
A)  Feminism 
B)  Patriarchy 
C)  Matriarchy 
D)  Egalitarianism 
E)  Democracy

Question 14

Primary deviance is the initial act of breaking a rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to functionalists, deviance is functional because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  bolsters the economy. 
B)  increases trust in personal and formal relationships. 
C)  increases confidence in institutions. 
D)  reduces tension and insecurity. 
E)  impedes social change. 
A)  bolsters the economy. 
B)  increases trust in personal and formal relationships. 
C)  increases confidence in institutions. 
D)  reduces tension and insecurity. 
E)  impedes social change.

Question 16

According to conflict theorists, why do so many high-status people commit crimes? Give at least one reason.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. According to conflict

Question 17

Which of the following is true of intellectual property thefts?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are primarily middle-class crimes. 
B)  The offenders are easy to catch. 
C)  They are seldom reported to the police. 
D)  The offenders are always high-status people. 
E)  They are obsolete since the year 2000. 
A)  They are primarily middle-class crimes. 
B)  The offenders are easy to catch. 
C)  They are seldom reported to the police. 
D)  The offenders are always high-status people. 
E)  They are obsolete since the year 2000.

Question 18

Dressing inappropriately is an example of formal deviance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is true of white-collar crimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They cause significant public harm. 
B)  They are not as serious as property crimes. 
C)  They involve a lot of violence. 
D)  They are primarily middle-class crimes. 
E)  They are not lucrative as most offenders are caught easily. 
A)  They cause significant public harm. 
B)  They are not as serious as property crimes. 
C)  They involve a lot of violence. 
D)  They are primarily middle-class crimes. 
E)  They are not lucrative as most offenders are caught easily.

Question 20

Measuring criminal deviance is simple and straightforward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of functionalists' perspective on deviance?

Deviance is universal because it exists in every society.

Which of the following is an example of a property crime?

Bryan's mother taught him to be kind and honest. Even when faced with the opportunity to be dishonest for personal gain, Bryan chooses to follow his mother's words and be honest. In this case, Bryan's behavior illustrates:

Which of the following is a similarity between the FBI's Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and the U.S. Department of Justice's National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)?

Deviant behavior is behavior that people so label. From a symbolic interaction perspective, justify this statement.

Which of the following is true of stigmatized individuals?

Hate crimes are also known as public order crimes.

Which of the following is true of street crimes?

The term anomie was introduced to describe the condition in which people are completely sure of how to behave in front of other people.

Public attitudes and behavior affect definitions of deviance. Justify this statement with examples.

A college dean threatens a student with suspension. Which of the following does this exemplify?

_____ causes inequality and such inequality diminishes women's control over their lives and increases their invisibility as victims.

Primary deviance is the initial act of breaking a rule.

According to functionalists, deviance is functional because it:

According to conflict theorists, why do so many high-status people commit crimes? Give at least one reason.

Which of the following is true of intellectual property thefts?

Dressing inappropriately is an example of formal deviance.

Which of the following is true of white-collar crimes?

Measuring criminal deviance is simple and straightforward.

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Exam 7: Deviance, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of functionalists' perspective on deviance?

Deviance is universal because it exists in every society.

Which of the following is an example of a property crime?

Bryan's mother taught him to be kind and honest. Even when faced with the opportunity to be dishonest for personal gain, Bryan chooses to follow his mother's words and be honest. In this case, Bryan's behavior illustrates:

Which of the following is a similarity between the FBI's Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and the U.S. Department of Justice's National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)?

Deviant behavior is behavior that people so label. From a symbolic interaction perspective, justify this statement.

Which of the following is true of stigmatized individuals?

Hate crimes are also known as public order crimes.

Which of the following is true of street crimes?

The term anomie was introduced to describe the condition in which people are completely sure of how to behave in front of other people.

Public attitudes and behavior affect definitions of deviance. Justify this statement with examples.

A college dean threatens a student with suspension. Which of the following does this exemplify?

_____ causes inequality and such inequality diminishes women's control over their lives and increases their invisibility as victims.

Primary deviance is the initial act of breaking a rule.

According to functionalists, deviance is functional because it:

According to conflict theorists, why do so many high-status people commit crimes? Give at least one reason.

Which of the following is true of intellectual property thefts?

Dressing inappropriately is an example of formal deviance.

Which of the following is true of white-collar crimes?

Measuring criminal deviance is simple and straightforward.

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction and Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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