Question 1

Formal social controls exist

Accepted Answer

A)  only during childhood. 
B)  only during adulthood. 
C)  internal to an individual. 
D)  external to an individual. 
E)  within the legal system. 
A)  only during childhood. 
B)  only during adulthood. 
C)  internal to an individual. 
D)  external to an individual. 
E)  within the legal system.

Question 2

Imprisonment rates are highest for

Accepted Answer

A)  White males 
B)  Black females 
C)  Black males 
D)  Asian females 
E)  Latino males 
A)  White males 
B)  Black females 
C)  Black males 
D)  Asian females 
E)  Latino males

Question 3

For functionalists,deviance and crime are always dysfunctional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Your sociology professor and college dean are examples of people who have a strong effect on your

Accepted Answer

A)  informal social controls. 
B)  formal social controls. 
C)  internal social controls. 
D)  external social controls. 
E)  positive social controls. 
A)  informal social controls. 
B)  formal social controls. 
C)  internal social controls. 
D)  external social controls. 
E)  positive social controls.

Question 5

In what year did the FBI begin publishing the Uniform Crime Report?

Accepted Answer

A)  1900 
B)  1930 
C)  1945 
D)  1960 
E)  1975 
A)  1900 
B)  1930 
C)  1945 
D)  1960 
E)  1975

Question 6

U.S.recidivism has

Accepted Answer

A)  increased since 1999. 
B)  decreased since 1999. 
C)  remained about the same since 1999. 
D)  decreased since 1980. 
E)  increased since 1980. 
A)  increased since 1999. 
B)  decreased since 1999. 
C)  remained about the same since 1999. 
D)  decreased since 1980. 
E)  increased since 1980.

Question 7

Sociologist _____ coined the term "differential association" to refer to how people learn deviance through their different associations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Edwin Lemert 
B)  Edwin Sutherland 
C)  Robert Merton 
D)  Howard Becker 
E)  Herbert Mead 
A)  Edwin Lemert 
B)  Edwin Sutherland 
C)  Robert Merton 
D)  Howard Becker 
E)  Herbert Mead

Question 8

Older people are much less likely to be victimized than those under age 65.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are some current methods of reducing crime? Are they effective? If you were a policy maker in the criminal justice system,what strategies would you employ?

Accepted Answer

Some current methods of reducing crime i

Question 10

Drug use,gambling,and prostitution are considered to be "victimless crimes." Do you agree or disagree that these crimes are victimless? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

I disagree that drug use, gambling, and

Question 11

Nearly 47 percent of state prisoners have a parent or close relative who has been incarcerated.Such data provide support for ____ in explaining deviance and crime.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist theory 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  differential association theory 
D)  labeling theory 
E)  feminist theory 
A)  functionalist theory 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  differential association theory 
D)  labeling theory 
E)  feminist theory

Question 12

Of the more than 12 million serious crimes committed in the United States in 2010,approximately _____ percent were violent crimes.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  12 
C)  20 
D)  25 
E)  35 
A)  1 
B)  12 
C)  20 
D)  25 
E)  35

Question 13

According to feminist scholars,which of the following does not explain why the rates of female offenders have increased?

Accepted Answer

A)  The breakdown of the family, religion, and community. 
B)  More aggressive policing policies. 
C)  Patriarchy and women's limited economic opportunities. 
D)  Experiencing mistreatment that begins in early childhood. 
E)  Women's increased participation in white-collar and cybercrime. 
A)  The breakdown of the family, religion, and community. 
B)  More aggressive policing policies. 
C)  Patriarchy and women's limited economic opportunities. 
D)  Experiencing mistreatment that begins in early childhood. 
E)  Women's increased participation in white-collar and cybercrime.

Question 14

According to Merton,U.S society emphasizes ______ to achieve economic success.

Accepted Answer

A)  institutionalized goals. 
B)  institutionalized means. 
C)  cultural strain. 
D)  cultural means. 
E)  cultural goals. 
A)  institutionalized goals. 
B)  institutionalized means. 
C)  cultural strain. 
D)  cultural means. 
E)  cultural goals.

Question 15

Outline the three major approaches to controlling crime.Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.Which approach do you find most compelling? Explain why.

Accepted Answer

The three major approaches to controllin

Question 16

Crime and deviance are functional when they

Accepted Answer

A)  affirm cultural norms and values. 
B)  erode trust in personal and formal relationships. 
C)  create tension and insecurity. 
D)  are costly. 
E)  damage confidence in institutions. 
A)  affirm cultural norms and values. 
B)  erode trust in personal and formal relationships. 
C)  create tension and insecurity. 
D)  are costly. 
E)  damage confidence in institutions.

Question 17

Harold started using drugs when he was 17.By the time Harold turned 20 he was living on the streets.According to Merton,Henry is a/n

Accepted Answer

A)  conformist. 
B)  innovator. 
C)  ritualist. 
D)  retreatist. 
E)  rebel. 
A)  conformist. 
B)  innovator. 
C)  ritualist. 
D)  retreatist. 
E)  rebel.

Question 18

Neil's friends began to criticize him for drinking too much and pushed him out of their social circle.Neil became bitter,drank even more,and became friends with people who were heavy drinkers.According to Edwin Lemert,this situation illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the onset of retreatism. 
B)  the onset of primary deviance. 
C)  the onset of secondary deviance. 
D)  the formation of a deviant subculture. 
E)  the onset of labeling theory. 
A)  the onset of retreatism. 
B)  the onset of primary deviance. 
C)  the onset of secondary deviance. 
D)  the formation of a deviant subculture. 
E)  the onset of labeling theory.

Question 19

"Society's reaction to behavior is a major factor in defining someone as deviant." This statement best exemplifies which theory of deviance?

Accepted Answer

A)  differential association 
B)  labeling 
C)  strain 
D)  crime control 
E)  feminist theory 
A)  differential association 
B)  labeling 
C)  strain 
D)  crime control 
E)  feminist theory

Question 20

_____ deviance is the initial violation of a norm or law and can range from relatively minor offenses to serious offenses.

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Tertiary 
D)  Street 
E)  Corporate 
A)  Primary 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Tertiary 
D)  Street 
E)  Corporate

Formal social controls exist

Imprisonment rates are highest for

For functionalists,deviance and crime are always dysfunctional.

Your sociology professor and college dean are examples of people who have a strong effect on your

In what year did the FBI begin publishing the Uniform Crime Report?

U.S.recidivism has

Sociologist _____ coined the term "differential association" to refer to how people learn deviance through their different associations.

Older people are much less likely to be victimized than those under age 65.

What are some current methods of reducing crime? Are they effective? If you were a policy maker in the criminal justice system,what strategies would you employ?

Drug use,gambling,and prostitution are considered to be "victimless crimes." Do you agree or disagree that these crimes are victimless? Explain your answer.

Nearly 47 percent of state prisoners have a parent or close relative who has been incarcerated.Such data provide support for ____ in explaining deviance and crime.

Of the more than 12 million serious crimes committed in the United States in 2010,approximately _____ percent were violent crimes.

According to feminist scholars,which of the following does not explain why the rates of female offenders have increased?

According to Merton,U.S society emphasizes ______ to achieve economic success.

Outline the three major approaches to controlling crime.Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.Which approach do you find most compelling? Explain why.

Crime and deviance are functional when they

Harold started using drugs when he was 17.By the time Harold turned 20 he was living on the streets.According to Merton,Henry is a/n

Neil's friends began to criticize him for drinking too much and pushed him out of their social circle.Neil became bitter,drank even more,and became friends with people who were heavy drinkers.According to Edwin Lemert,this situation illustrates

"Society's reaction to behavior is a major factor in defining someone as deviant." This statement best exemplifies which theory of deviance?

_____ deviance is the initial violation of a norm or law and can range from relatively minor offenses to serious offenses.

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Exam 7: Deviance, Crime, And The Criminal Justice System

Formal social controls exist

Imprisonment rates are highest for

For functionalists,deviance and crime are always dysfunctional.

Your sociology professor and college dean are examples of people who have a strong effect on your

In what year did the FBI begin publishing the Uniform Crime Report?

U.S.recidivism has

Sociologist _____ coined the term "differential association" to refer to how people learn deviance through their different associations.

Older people are much less likely to be victimized than those under age 65.

What are some current methods of reducing crime? Are they effective? If you were a policy maker in the criminal justice system,what strategies would you employ?

Drug use,gambling,and prostitution are considered to be "victimless crimes." Do you agree or disagree that these crimes are victimless? Explain your answer.

Nearly 47 percent of state prisoners have a parent or close relative who has been incarcerated.Such data provide support for ____ in explaining deviance and crime.

Of the more than 12 million serious crimes committed in the United States in 2010,approximately _____ percent were violent crimes.

According to feminist scholars,which of the following does not explain why the rates of female offenders have increased?

According to Merton,U.S society emphasizes ______ to achieve economic success.

Outline the three major approaches to controlling crime.Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.Which approach do you find most compelling? Explain why.

Crime and deviance are functional when they

Harold started using drugs when he was 17.By the time Harold turned 20 he was living on the streets.According to Merton,Henry is a/n

Neil's friends began to criticize him for drinking too much and pushed him out of their social circle.Neil became bitter,drank even more,and became friends with people who were heavy drinkers.According to Edwin Lemert,this situation illustrates

"Society's reaction to behavior is a major factor in defining someone as deviant." This statement best exemplifies which theory of deviance?

_____ deviance is the initial violation of a norm or law and can range from relatively minor offenses to serious offenses.

Thinking Like A Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction And Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, And Social Institutions

Social Stratification

Gender And Sexuality

Race And Ethnicity

Government And Politics

Families And Aging

Education & Religion

Health And Medicine

Population, Urbanization, And The Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, And Technology

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