Question 1

Population prevention approaches are effective at controlling both university binge drinking and scientific misconduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain why concerns about science as a social typer of deviance have emerged, and describe two historical and two contemporary examples that illustrate these concerns.

Accepted Answer

Concerns about science as a social type

Question 3

Which of the following accurately describes the chronological order of the changing institutional logics governing the regulation of scientific misconduct, from oldest to most recent?

Accepted Answer

A)  promoting research integrity; coercive measures; science as self-regulating 
B)  coercive measures; promoting research integrity; science as self-regulating 
C)  science as self-regulating; promoting research integrity; coercive measures 
D)  science as self-regulating; coercive measures; promoting research integrity 
E)  coercive measures; science as self-regulating; promoting research integrity 
A)  promoting research integrity; coercive measures; science as self-regulating 
B)  coercive measures; promoting research integrity; science as self-regulating 
C)  science as self-regulating; promoting research integrity; coercive measures 
D)  science as self-regulating; coercive measures; promoting research integrity 
E)  coercive measures; science as self-regulating; promoting research integrity

Question 4

Give an example of four of the deviant behaviours as outlined by the scientific community.

Accepted Answer

Sure, four examples of deviant behaviors

Question 5

According to Barrett and Jay (2005), most scientists whose scientific misconduct has been detected have been engaging in misconduct for 5-10 years prior to being caught.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The phenomenon by which clinical drug research is done by commercial centres hired by pharmaceutical companies is know as

Accepted Answer

A)  the normative structure of science. 
B)  junk science. 
C)  cooking. 
D)  post-academic science. 
E)  pseudo-science. 
A)  the normative structure of science. 
B)  junk science. 
C)  cooking. 
D)  post-academic science. 
E)  pseudo-science.

Question 7

Describe the role of corporatization in scientific misconduct.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following statement about the benefits and dangers of genetic testing is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  even critics of the science of genetics agree that genetic science probably will be able to significantly alter the prevalence of disease and disability in society, in the long term 
B)  in a survey of people who had undergone genetic testing, more than 70% were subsequently denied life insurance coverage 
C)  all too often, genetic counsellors provide only the negative information (e.g. the possible negative outcomes) about the genetic condition in question when pregnant women are tested for genetic defects in their fetuses 
D)  all too often, genetic counsellors provide only the positive information (e.g. support groups; community resources) when pregnant women are tested for genetic defects in their fetuses 
E)  recent legislation prohibiting commercial involvement in the science of genetics has reduced the possibility of potential misuse of the science 
A)  even critics of the science of genetics agree that genetic science probably will be able to significantly alter the prevalence of disease and disability in society, in the long term 
B)  in a survey of people who had undergone genetic testing, more than 70% were subsequently denied life insurance coverage 
C)  all too often, genetic counsellors provide only the negative information (e.g. the possible negative outcomes) about the genetic condition in question when pregnant women are tested for genetic defects in their fetuses 
D)  all too often, genetic counsellors provide only the positive information (e.g. support groups; community resources) when pregnant women are tested for genetic defects in their fetuses 
E)  recent legislation prohibiting commercial involvement in the science of genetics has reduced the possibility of potential misuse of the science

Question 9

Which of the following has characterized the scientific claims made by the tobacco industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  junk science 
B)  pathological science 
C)  trimming 
D)  cooking 
E)  the tobacco industry has been accused of junk science, pathological science, trimming, and cooking 
A)  junk science 
B)  pathological science 
C)  trimming 
D)  cooking 
E)  the tobacco industry has been accused of junk science, pathological science, trimming, and cooking

Question 10

Research on the prevalence of scientific misconduct concludes that it is relatively rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A deviant science exists when forging, cooking, or trimming occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Industry-sponsored research is more likely to report positive findings in clinical drug trials than is publicly-funded research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The theory underlying the science of eugenics was known as

Accepted Answer

A)  iceberg theory. 
B)  power-reflexive theory. 
C)  social Darwinism. 
D)  colonization theory. 
E)  bio-social theory. 
A)  iceberg theory. 
B)  power-reflexive theory. 
C)  social Darwinism. 
D)  colonization theory. 
E)  bio-social theory.

Question 14

According to bad apple theory, deviance in science exists because

Accepted Answer

A)  the structure within which scientists work encourages deviance. 
B)  techniques of neutralization enable deviant scientists to justify their behaviour. 
C)  of low levels of self-control. 
D)  of a gap between accepted goals and legitimate means of achieving those goals. 
E)  of similar reasons that people commit crimes-personality factors, psychological disturbance, and free choice. 
A)  the structure within which scientists work encourages deviance. 
B)  techniques of neutralization enable deviant scientists to justify their behaviour. 
C)  of low levels of self-control. 
D)  of a gap between accepted goals and legitimate means of achieving those goals. 
E)  of similar reasons that people commit crimes-personality factors, psychological disturbance, and free choice.

Question 15

People with little or no scientific background who make scientific claims, or people who use their scientific credentials alone to convince others of the validity of their claims, are engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  deviant science. 
B)  junk science. 
C)  cooking. 
D)  trimming. 
E)  forging. 
A)  deviant science. 
B)  junk science. 
C)  cooking. 
D)  trimming. 
E)  forging.

Question 16

Within the normative structure of science (Merton, 1973), the norm of disinterestedness means that scientific work is done in the name of "truth."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a survey of 3,200 medical researchers, approximately what proportion admitted to engaging in at least 1 of 10 "serious" forms of scientific misconduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1% 
B)  10% 
C)  30% 
D)  50% 
E)  80% 
A)  less than 1% 
B)  10% 
C)  30% 
D)  50% 
E)  80%

Question 18

When a science's belief system and/or technologies are significantly called into question as a whole, 	exists.

Accepted Answer

A)  a deviant science 
B)  deviance in science 
C)  trimming 
D)  cooking 
E)  forging 
A)  a deviant science 
B)  deviance in science 
C)  trimming 
D)  cooking 
E)  forging

Question 19

European colonization of countries throughout much of the world was justified on the basis of both religion and science.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In practice, the Alberta Eugenics Board attached the label of "mental defective" to people with low IQs, people who had "immoral" lifestyles, immigrants who were unable to speak English, and even young women who were gang-raped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Population prevention approaches are effective at controlling both university binge drinking and scientific misconduct.

Explain why concerns about science as a social typer of deviance have emerged, and describe two historical and two contemporary examples that illustrate these concerns.

Which of the following accurately describes the chronological order of the changing institutional logics governing the regulation of scientific misconduct, from oldest to most recent?

Give an example of four of the deviant behaviours as outlined by the scientific community.

According to Barrett and Jay (2005), most scientists whose scientific misconduct has been detected have been engaging in misconduct for 5-10 years prior to being caught.

The phenomenon by which clinical drug research is done by commercial centres hired by pharmaceutical companies is know as

Describe the role of corporatization in scientific misconduct.

Which of the following statement about the benefits and dangers of genetic testing is true?

Which of the following has characterized the scientific claims made by the tobacco industry?

Research on the prevalence of scientific misconduct concludes that it is relatively rare.

A deviant science exists when forging, cooking, or trimming occur.

Industry-sponsored research is more likely to report positive findings in clinical drug trials than is publicly-funded research.

The theory underlying the science of eugenics was known as

According to bad apple theory, deviance in science exists because

People with little or no scientific background who make scientific claims, or people who use their scientific credentials alone to convince others of the validity of their claims, are engaging in

Within the normative structure of science (Merton, 1973), the norm of disinterestedness means that scientific work is done in the name of "truth."

In a survey of 3,200 medical researchers, approximately what proportion admitted to engaging in at least 1 of 10 "serious" forms of scientific misconduct?

When a science's belief system and/or technologies are significantly called into question as a whole, exists.

European colonization of countries throughout much of the world was justified on the basis of both religion and science.

In practice, the Alberta Eugenics Board attached the label of "mental defective" to people with low IQs, people who had "immoral" lifestyles, immigrants who were unable to speak English, and even young women who were gang-raped.

Determining Deviance

Explaining Deviance: The Act

Explaining Deviance: The Perception, Reaction, and Power

Deviant” and “Normal” Sexuality

The Troubling and Troubled World of Youth

Looking Deviant: Physical Appearance

Mental Disorders

What Do You Believe? Religion and Deviance

The “Deviance Dance” Continues

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Exam 9: Scientific Belief Systems

Population prevention approaches are effective at controlling both university binge drinking and scientific misconduct.

Explain why concerns about science as a social typer of deviance have emerged, and describe two historical and two contemporary examples that illustrate these concerns.

Which of the following accurately describes the chronological order of the changing institutional logics governing the regulation of scientific misconduct, from oldest to most recent?

Give an example of four of the deviant behaviours as outlined by the scientific community.

According to Barrett and Jay (2005), most scientists whose scientific misconduct has been detected have been engaging in misconduct for 5-10 years prior to being caught.

The phenomenon by which clinical drug research is done by commercial centres hired by pharmaceutical companies is know as

Describe the role of corporatization in scientific misconduct.

Which of the following statement about the benefits and dangers of genetic testing is true?

Which of the following has characterized the scientific claims made by the tobacco industry?

Research on the prevalence of scientific misconduct concludes that it is relatively rare.

A deviant science exists when forging, cooking, or trimming occur.

Industry-sponsored research is more likely to report positive findings in clinical drug trials than is publicly-funded research.

The theory underlying the science of eugenics was known as

According to bad apple theory, deviance in science exists because

People with little or no scientific background who make scientific claims, or people who use their scientific credentials alone to convince others of the validity of their claims, are engaging in

Within the normative structure of science (Merton, 1973), the norm of disinterestedness means that scientific work is done in the name of "truth."

In a survey of 3,200 medical researchers, approximately what proportion admitted to engaging in at least 1 of 10 "serious" forms of scientific misconduct?

When a science's belief system and/or technologies are significantly called into question as a whole, exists.

European colonization of countries throughout much of the world was justified on the basis of both religion and science.

In practice, the Alberta Eugenics Board attached the label of "mental defective" to people with low IQs, people who had "immoral" lifestyles, immigrants who were unable to speak English, and even young women who were gang-raped.

Determining Deviance

Explaining Deviance: The Act

Explaining Deviance: The Perception, Reaction, and Power

Deviant” and “Normal” Sexuality

The Troubling and Troubled World of Youth

Looking Deviant: Physical Appearance

Mental Disorders

What Do You Believe? Religion and Deviance

The “Deviance Dance” Continues

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