Exam 6: Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Freaks, and Folks Like Us

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According to rational choice theory, increasing awareness of the costs of committing deviant acts should decrease deviance.

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Miriam wanted to be able to own a fancy car, so she attended college and became a physician. She could then afford to purchase her luxury automobile. Merton would argue that Miriam was using conformity to adapt to strain.

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Social control theory is a macro-level theory of deviance.

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According to differential association theory, the possibility of becoming deviant depends on four factors. List and briefly discuss these four factors.

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According to the Uniform Crime Reports, in the United States, hate crimes account for _____% of total criminal offenses.

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