Exam 4: Major Theories of Deviance

Discuss the policy ideas from Left Realists to reduce crime. How do their policy ideas compare with current criminal justice policies? Do you think the policies of left realists would substantially reduce crime in the United States when compared to the status quo?

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Question 21

Gottfredson and Hirschi believe that low-self control is the major cause of deviant behaviors.

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Question 22

An anomie theorist would agree with which of the following statements?

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Question 23

Sutherland's differential association theory argued:

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Question 24

Which of the following is an assumption of control theory?

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Question 25

Labeling theorists argue that one can understand the concept of deviance only by:

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Question 26

Which groups could conceivably label someone as deviant?

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Question 27

Conflict theorists see criminal behavior:

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Question 28

According to anomie theory, those who are __________ conform to societal norms but do not seek to obtain the American Dream.

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Question 29

Labeling theorists have shifted their interest from the origin of deviant behavior to:

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Question 30

______ argued that failure to achieve legitimate goals is only one way one can experience anomie. One could also experience strain from removing positive stimuli or applying negative stimuli.

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Question 31

Etiology of deviance refers to:

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Question 32

If someone is interested in the epidemiology of deviant acts he or she is interested in specific causes of those deviant acts.

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Question 33

Anomie theory has been criticized because:

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Question 34

Discuss the limitations of both anomie theory and conflict theories. Can anomie theory help address some of the shortcomings of conflict theories, and can conflict theories help address some of the shortcomings of anomie theories? Why or why not?

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Question 35

The labeling perspective does little to explain why individuals begin to engage in deviance.

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Question 36

According to Hirschi, which of the following describes the attachment component of a person's bond with society?

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Question 37

Conflict theorists believe that laws created by the powerful are only designed to protect private property.

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Question 38

The "square of crime" advocated by left realists does NOT include which component?

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Question 39

Phil works very hard but he doesn't think that he will ever achieve the American Dream. He never thinks of committing any crimes to get more money. Which of the following adaptations to anomie is Phil engaging in?

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Discuss the policy ideas from Left Realists to reduce crime. How do their policy ideas compare with current criminal justice policies? Do you think the policies of left realists would substantially reduce crime in the United States when compared to the status quo?

Gottfredson and Hirschi believe that low-self control is the major cause of deviant behaviors.

An anomie theorist would agree with which of the following statements?

Sutherland's differential association theory argued:

Which of the following is an assumption of control theory?

Labeling theorists argue that one can understand the concept of deviance only by:

Which groups could conceivably label someone as deviant?

Conflict theorists see criminal behavior:

According to anomie theory, those who are __________ conform to societal norms but do not seek to obtain the American Dream.

Labeling theorists have shifted their interest from the origin of deviant behavior to:

______ argued that failure to achieve legitimate goals is only one way one can experience anomie. One could also experience strain from removing positive stimuli or applying negative stimuli.

Etiology of deviance refers to:

If someone is interested in the epidemiology of deviant acts he or she is interested in specific causes of those deviant acts.

Anomie theory has been criticized because:

Discuss the limitations of both anomie theory and conflict theories. Can anomie theory help address some of the shortcomings of conflict theories, and can conflict theories help address some of the shortcomings of anomie theories? Why or why not?

The labeling perspective does little to explain why individuals begin to engage in deviance.

According to Hirschi, which of the following describes the attachment component of a person's bond with society?

Conflict theorists believe that laws created by the powerful are only designed to protect private property.

The "square of crime" advocated by left realists does NOT include which component?

Phil works very hard but he doesn't think that he will ever achieve the American Dream. He never thinks of committing any crimes to get more money. Which of the following adaptations to anomie is Phil engaging in?

The Nature and Meaning of Deviance

Deviant Events and Social Control

Becoming Deviant

Crimes of Interpersonal Violence

Nonviolent Crime

White-Collar and Corporate Crime

Drug Use and Addiction

Drunkenness and Alcoholism

Suicide

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays, Lesbians, and Homophobia

Physical Disabilities

Mental Disorders

Recent Forms of Deviance

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