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The Sociology of Deviance
  • 1. What is deviance?
A) Conformity to social expectations
B) Behavior that violates social norms
C) Behavior that is universally accepted
D) A legal term for criminal acts
  • 2. What is the term for punishment aimed at preventing criminal behavior?
A) Retribution
B) Deterrence
C) Socialization
D) Rehabilitation
  • 3. What sociologist introduced the concept of 'moral panic'?
A) Michel Foucault
B) Howard Becker
C) Stanley Cohen
D) Erving Goffman
  • 4. What role does stigma play in deviance?
A) It can lead to marginalization of individuals
B) It is only a personal issue
C) It always encourages conformity
D) It is irrelevant to societal norms
  • 5. What does the phrase 'broken windows theory' imply?
A) Social order derives from strict laws only
B) Minor disorder leads to more serious crime
C) Crime occurs in affluent neighborhoods
D) All forms of deviance are equal
  • 6. Which of the following is an informal social control?
A) Law enforcement
B) Prison sentence
C) Court sanctions
D) Gossip
  • 7. What is a deviant subculture?
A) A group that strictly follows societal norms
B) A family unit
C) A group with values that differ from mainstream culture
D) A professional association
  • 8. What is the main focus of the subcultural perspective on deviance?
A) Individual psychological factors
B) Broad societal norms
C) Genetic predispositions
D) Cultural values of deviant groups
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