Question 1

Feminist theorists argue that most theories of deviance

Accepted Answer

A) stereotype women. 
B) are only about men. 
C) call for the exploitation of women by men. 
D) are not related to gender. 
A) stereotype women. 
B) are only about men. 
C) call for the exploitation of women by men. 
D) are not related to gender. B

Question 2

Phenomenologists are largely in agreement with sociologists who adopt a positivist view of deviance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Phenomenological theory focuses on people's subjectivity,including consciousness,perception,and opinions about deviance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following is the primary way in which feminist theory shifts the focus of theories of deviance?

Accepted Answer

A) a focus on women as offenders and victims related to their subordinate roles 
B) a concentration on women as economically more successful 
C) a focus on the greater deviance of men 
D) a recognition of a new and growing goals-means gap 
A) a focus on women as offenders and victims related to their subordinate roles 
B) a concentration on women as economically more successful 
C) a focus on the greater deviance of men 
D) a recognition of a new and growing goals-means gap

Question 5

Sarah is unhappy with a scar on her arm,and often wears long sleeved shirts to cover the mark,even in warm weather.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) Goffman's concept of dramaturgy 
B) Jordan and Cowan's warrior narratives 
C) Cultural conflicts 
D) Feminist theory 
A) Goffman's concept of dramaturgy 
B) Jordan and Cowan's warrior narratives 
C) Cultural conflicts 
D) Feminist theory

Question 6

What do phenomenologists mean by the term deviant reality?

Accepted Answer

A) the nature of deviant behavior as seen by scientific sociologists 
B) the characteristics of deviance as shown by objectively acquired data 
C) the reality of deviance as defined as such by the powerful 
D) the subjective meaning that deviants impute to their own deviant experience 
A) the nature of deviant behavior as seen by scientific sociologists 
B) the characteristics of deviance as shown by objectively acquired data 
C) the reality of deviance as defined as such by the powerful 
D) the subjective meaning that deviants impute to their own deviant experience

Question 7

According to conflict theory,potential results of coercive control include resentment and alienation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It wasn't until the mid-1960s that a group of ____________ emerged to explore criminality systematically as a matter of definition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It wasn't until the mid-1960s that a...

Question 9

One new approach to the study of deviance is the postmodern analysis of linguistic domination,or how the language of the powerful group dominates linguistic interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Labeling theory has been most often criticized for failing to locate the actual causes of deviance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The feminist theory attributes deviance to the exploitative capitalist system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Conflict theory greatly contributes to our understanding of how social inequality influences the making and enforcing of norms,rules,and laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is likely that analyses based on inequality,such as that in critical and conflict theory,will become outmoded as periphery nations rise to compete in the global economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the Marxist theorists,the cause of deviance can be traced to

Accepted Answer

A) the gap between the goals of success and the means of achieving them. 
B) the breakdown of the family and other social controls. 
C) the presence of diverse cultural groups in American society. 
D) the exploitative nature of capitalism. 
A) the gap between the goals of success and the means of achieving them. 
B) the breakdown of the family and other social controls. 
C) the presence of diverse cultural groups in American society. 
D) the exploitative nature of capitalism.

Question 15

The __________ theory attributes deviant behavior to the unequal distribution of resources brought about by the exploitative capitalist system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ theory attributes deviant behavior to...

Question 16

Conflict sociologists begin with the idea that modern societies have achieved a high degree of social and cultural unity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Two reasons why the powerful are likely to commit profitable deviance are a greater deviant opportunity and a strong deviant motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to __________,people attach meanings to symbols.

Accepted Answer

symbolic i

Question 19

To phenomenologists,"constructs of the second degree"

Accepted Answer

A) reflect the real meaning of deviance. 
B) reflect deviants' subjective views. 
C) are removed from the reality of deviance. 
D) are truly objective,because they are free of emotional judgment. 
A) reflect the real meaning of deviance. 
B) reflect deviants' subjective views. 
C) are removed from the reality of deviance. 
D) are truly objective,because they are free of emotional judgment.

Question 20

According to __________ theory,deviance is a collective action and involves the meanings imputed to people's actions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to __________ theory,deviance is a collective...

Feminist theorists argue that most theories of deviance

Phenomenologists are largely in agreement with sociologists who adopt a positivist view of deviance.

Phenomenological theory focuses on people's subjectivity,including consciousness,perception,and opinions about deviance.

Which of the following is the primary way in which feminist theory shifts the focus of theories of deviance?

Sarah is unhappy with a scar on her arm,and often wears long sleeved shirts to cover the mark,even in warm weather.This is an example of:

What do phenomenologists mean by the term deviant reality?

According to conflict theory,potential results of coercive control include resentment and alienation.

It wasn't until the mid-1960s that a group of ____________ emerged to explore criminality systematically as a matter of definition.

One new approach to the study of deviance is the postmodern analysis of linguistic domination,or how the language of the powerful group dominates linguistic interaction.

Labeling theory has been most often criticized for failing to locate the actual causes of deviance.

The feminist theory attributes deviance to the exploitative capitalist system.

Conflict theory greatly contributes to our understanding of how social inequality influences the making and enforcing of norms,rules,and laws.

It is likely that analyses based on inequality,such as that in critical and conflict theory,will become outmoded as periphery nations rise to compete in the global economy.

According to the Marxist theorists,the cause of deviance can be traced to

The __________ theory attributes deviant behavior to the unequal distribution of resources brought about by the exploitative capitalist system.

Conflict sociologists begin with the idea that modern societies have achieved a high degree of social and cultural unity.

Two reasons why the powerful are likely to commit profitable deviance are a greater deviant opportunity and a strong deviant motivation.

According to __________,people attach meanings to symbols.

To phenomenologists,"constructs of the second degree"

According to __________ theory,deviance is a collective action and involves the meanings imputed to people's actions.

What Is Deviant Behavior

Positivist Theories

Physical Violence

Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drug Use

Drinking and Alcoholism

Privileged Deviance

Underprivileged Deviance

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Exam 3: Constructionist Theories

Feminist theorists argue that most theories of deviance

Phenomenologists are largely in agreement with sociologists who adopt a positivist view of deviance.

Phenomenological theory focuses on people's subjectivity,including consciousness,perception,and opinions about deviance.

Which of the following is the primary way in which feminist theory shifts the focus of theories of deviance?

Sarah is unhappy with a scar on her arm,and often wears long sleeved shirts to cover the mark,even in warm weather.This is an example of:

What do phenomenologists mean by the term deviant reality?

According to conflict theory,potential results of coercive control include resentment and alienation.

It wasn't until the mid-1960s that a group of ____________ emerged to explore criminality systematically as a matter of definition.

One new approach to the study of deviance is the postmodern analysis of linguistic domination,or how the language of the powerful group dominates linguistic interaction.

Labeling theory has been most often criticized for failing to locate the actual causes of deviance.

The feminist theory attributes deviance to the exploitative capitalist system.

Conflict theory greatly contributes to our understanding of how social inequality influences the making and enforcing of norms,rules,and laws.

It is likely that analyses based on inequality,such as that in critical and conflict theory,will become outmoded as periphery nations rise to compete in the global economy.

According to the Marxist theorists,the cause of deviance can be traced to

The __________ theory attributes deviant behavior to the unequal distribution of resources brought about by the exploitative capitalist system.

Conflict sociologists begin with the idea that modern societies have achieved a high degree of social and cultural unity.

Two reasons why the powerful are likely to commit profitable deviance are a greater deviant opportunity and a strong deviant motivation.

According to __________,people attach meanings to symbols.

To phenomenologists,"constructs of the second degree"

According to __________ theory,deviance is a collective action and involves the meanings imputed to people's actions.

What Is Deviant Behavior

Positivist Theories

Physical Violence

Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drug Use

Drinking and Alcoholism

Privileged Deviance

Underprivileged Deviance

Filters